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Re: FREE legal and financial tool
Interesting, hopefully they are able to help lead the way out of what can be financial ruin for many of us.1 -
Re: Advice on next steps please
My DH was diagnosed by his regular doctor. A diagnosis is very important any way that you can get it.1 -
Re: Hates the caregiver
I've talked extensively about the CG and so have his siblings. I have cameras on and check all the time. DH is a big guy and that is an important part of his self image, still. He tolerates me and hi…1 -
Re: Hates the caregiver
definitely talk to the doctor. Some medications take up to 2 weeks to start working. Have you discussed his hatred with the caregiver. Is he being aggressive with him? Has the caregiver mentioned it …1 -
Re: Memantine
My understanding of Memantine it doesn't 'cure' anything, but " Memantine slows the neurotoxicity involved in Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative diseases." This is from the Natio…2 -
Re: Memantine
My DW takes 20mg of Donepezil, all at night. She said if she takes it in the morning it makes her foggy. She take 5mg mementine in the morning and another 5mg at night. We thought that it might be up…2 -
Re: Memantine
Thank you for the responses. You have been helpful, and given me confidence that we are doing the right thing.1 -
Re: DH with dementia keeps saying he is scared.....
If there are any mirrors or pictures of other people that might be frightening him. He may no longer recognize himself in the mirror and think someone else is there - pictures of people he no longer …1 -
Re: Worried
Good luck! I've reached a point that things go better when someone comes along to help. 2 hours isn't that long, I hope. If there is a soothing place for him or some family to assist by taking him un…1 -
Re: Worried
Deep breaths. Perhaps you can ask some relatives to take turns watching your husband? That might ease the burden of anxiety.1
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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