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Re: Any advice on severe emotional hysteria?
My husband could not take Mirtazapine. It made him more agitated. They should review the meds and doses.1 -
Re: My father is convinced my mom is cheating (?)
welcome. So sorry about your Dad. First, read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which is very helpful. If your Mom is leaving your Dad home alone that may be causing his anxiety and agitation. Search for th…1 -
Re: The time has come-transitioning mom from AL to MC
It sounds like she really enjoyed your visit! Is there MC at her AL facility? My mom is sometimes still "with it" or can appear so for a short time. She takes care of all her hygiene and is…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Beth, the time of the moon trip was so exciting! Have a safe trip home. Are you driving? Lorita, I hope the daughters will be able to take of their dad. The weather in Baja is chilly in the morning w…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
We went to NASA/Johnson Space Center in Houston today. It is so interesting. I took this picture of a picture of back when we sent men to the moon. There are plans for more trips to the moon and even…2 -
Re: New challenge
This is so interesting. Never thought about photos being a trigger! TY for this insight!1 -
Re: Do toddler door knob covers work?
Jeff, we have an alarm system that has door chimes. My DW is never out of someone's view for more than 20 or 30 seconds when she's on her feet. For those times where she does go to the door…3 -
Re: Venting - In Law refuse to move into Memory Care
If your in-laws were able to recognize they need help, they would be trying to bankrupt you financially and emotionally. The reason your husband has DPOA is because his parents trusted he could make …1 -
Re: Venting - In Law refuse to move into Memory Care
Which he will never do. Time to do what’s best and safest for them and for your future.1 -
Re: Venting - In Law refuse to move into Memory Care
explain to your husband that his Dad has Anosognosia. Which is a neurological condition causing a complete lack of insight or awareness into one’s own physical or mental illness, often due to brain d…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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