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Re: Need Advice How To Overcome Emotions Putting Your Spouse In MC Home
Wow, this is a great way to think about it. Makes the decision that much clearer.2 -
Re: What to say
When my DH was officially diagnosed I told all our family & friends. The support, from caring to being there, has been amazing, with almost all of them having a family member/friend with Dementia…3 -
Re: The time has come-transitioning mom from AL to MC
I'm glad you posted… no worries about that. Is the staff seeing things you are not through the week? Just a thought, but wondering if mom is showtiming for you, even if just a little? Are they g…2 -
Re: CPAP advice
@ileanabeatriz Resistance to C-Pap and BiPap compliance is a common concern here. It's frustrating, because for many, treating the sleep apnea is especially important for those with cognitive is…3 -
Re: Guilt
It will probably be a benefit to both of you and if not it doesn't have to be permanent, you could reduce it later if it is not helpful.3 -
Re: Guilt
You may need a reminder that many of us caretakers feel a lot of guilt for a number of things and reasons. Pat yourself on the back. You ARE a caretaker and doing the best you can in a difficult situ…4 -
Re: Follow up on “Can’t Sleep” post
Wose, you have received some good guidance here. I will add some of my experience w/medication… I took Celexa (citalopram SSRI) for anxiety in the past and it helped tremendously. Unfortunately, I ha…5 -
Re: Follow up on “Can’t Sleep” post
My Dr. put me on a beta blocker to help with rapid heartbeat even tho I don’t have heart issues. She felt my heart palpitations and rapid heartbeats were stress induced. The beta blocker should slow …9 -
Re: Guilt
Do you think it is pleasant for DH to be agitated much of the time? Increase the dose as instructed. It can be changed if it causes problems. Guessing what a dose of meds is going to do is not produc…5 -
Re: CPAP advice
yes. Unfortunately as dementia progresses the PWD does not understand why or how to use them. Someone would have to sit there all night and keep replacing it. It also may make the PWD agitated. Same …3
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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