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Re: Hubby in memory care the nurse?
I think you should stop the home visits. The change in routine is upsetting him. In addition, my mom cried a lot in stage 4. It took a few tries to get the right combination of medications. Sertralin…6 -
Re: Am I a bad person
YOU ARE NOT A BAD PERSON!! My DH is in early to mid stage 5 and we also have been in this for about 3 years. I still work full time and have cameras in the house so I can keep an eye on him when I�…3 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I'm a caregiver for my dad, and for a long time, looking after myself felt impossible, so I get you. In my opinion, you can never truly look after yourself, because my dad is more important in m…4 -
Re: Christmas tree
Most places like Home Depot, Menard's, Lowe's, Walmart sell small Christmas trees that either fold or are easy to put together. I bought mine From Walmart about 7 years ago it's pre li…3 -
Re: Xmas
Only you can make the decision, but you could ask the children what they think after Thanksgiving's problem. And you could create an "exit strategy" for the family if you do it and thi…1 -
Re: Different respite question
DH went for a respite and it was so very needed. I would not have been able to provide basic care, much less good care, if I did not have a chance to sleep and take care of some things that needed do…2 -
Re: Xmas
Would it be possible for you to visit the 13 on a day before /after Christmas? A day when you could find someone to stay with your spouse at your home for a few hours while you go visit? No it won’t …3 -
Re: rough day w dad in MC "Get me out of here!"
Hi Jen, I wound up going the meds route for my DH who had agitation and was always looking to "get out of here" no matter where he was. He takes risperidone, depakote and Zoloft. I know tha…2 -
Re: Xmas
Could you put your husband in a different room with a favorite tv show, then have family members go in to visit with him throughout the day, just a couple at a time? This was suggested a a dementia w…4 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I am an artist and have a studio in the loft. Right now, DH is alright spending his time watching sports and playing sudoku, so I have 4-5 hours in the studio. I have an alarm on the front door so I …4
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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