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Re: Alzheimers drug horror story from the NYT
Thank you for this article. I was on Donepezial HCL for about a month. My reactions were serious fatigue and not able to sleep. I had researched the side effects. I messages my doctor and his reply w…2 -
Re: My Mom Died November 1st
May your mothers memory be for a blessing. I also took care of my mom, full time for her last 2 years. In our building were a couple retired RNs who were available to care for her when I needed to wo…1 -
Re: My DH has changed and I’m afraid
There are many issues here that need to be addressed. He should not be driving at night or any other time. Disappear the car keys, disable the car. It sounds as though he needs constant supervision, …4 -
Re: Atrophy of hands
My DW is now in Stage 7f. Over the years we tried PT and OT twice for loss of muscle control and balance issues. Getting her to do the exercises was difficult, PWD can't be "trained" t…8 -
Re: Atrophy of hands
My husband has carpal tunnel with numbing of the fingers which causes him to drop things often. He also has atrophy of both thumbs. I have given up on attempting to help or encourage exercise at this…4 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
My 'plan" is to have my DW, age 49 with me until the end. I pray that can be so both financially, physically, and emotionally. Full on stage 4, we'll see.5 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
Abby627, My DH is now late stage 6, early stage 7. He is home with me and I have Hospice on board for the last 6 months. This past August was our 40th wedding anniversary and we had the best possible…8 -
Re: My DH has changed and I’m afraid
I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. Sounds like there is definitely something going on with him that needs to be addressed, for both your sakes. It’s very unfortunate that the doctor says you…2 -
Re: My DH has changed and I’m afraid
I feel much less alone since joining this group. Have you contacted your local Council on Aging? They are familiar with local support services and your State's laws. See ncoa.org for more inform…2 -
Changes in vision - info to help communicate
When someone with dementia seems confused, startled, or disconnected during a conversation, it may be because they literally cannot see you. As dementia progresses, peripheral vision narrows and the …8
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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