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Re: Newly diagnosed this week
You have two copies of the APOE4 gene. Did the neurologist discuss the increased risk of harm to those carrying two copies of the APOE4? If not, I'd be looking for another neurologist. In the U.…1 -
Re: Dementia needs
The fact that they are slippery is what is good about them because it's easier to slide him up to his pillow and helps position him in bed which he can no longer do on his own.2 -
Re: Combativeness and Agitation Out of Control
@Daughter of a Marine there is a member here @Dio whose DH struggled with aggression as well. She describes her story in beautiful detail in her profile. The med that brought relief for her DH was de…1 -
Re: Combativeness and Agitation Out of Control
Adding to Iris; Ativan (lorazepam) can cause or increase feelings of anger, agitation, and aggression through several mechanisms, including paradoxical reactions, dependency and withdrawal, and emoti…3 -
Re: The next stage
My dear husband used to dip. It got to the point he was chewing constantly. I finally just quit buying it. After a couple weeks he simply stopped asking.3 -
Re: Combativeness and Agitation Out of Control
We’re nearing the end of Stage 5, moving into stage 6 and my DW has largely been compliant so far, though her sundowners were something else until we ramped u her medications. I feel like I have a ra…1 -
Re: Tenho uma menina com down e alzaimer mais alguém com essa experiência?
Their situation is pretty complex. A Down Syndrome daughter with Alzheimer’s. Since I use gummies with my DH, I wanted to let them know they work for him.1 -
Re: Tenho uma menina com down e alzaimer mais alguém com essa experiência?
l feel for this person and asked ai for a response. Oi! Eu uso gomas de cannabis (gummies) para o meu marido e elas ajudam a acalmar ele. Para nós tem sido bem útil. Desculpe, eu não falo sua língua,…1 -
Re: Tenho uma menina com down e alzaimer mais alguém com essa experiência?
Translated to: “Hi! I use cannabis gummies for my husband and they help calm him down. They’ve been very helpful for us. Sorry, I don’t speak your language, but I’m trying.”1 -
Re: Follow up on “what you took from me”
I can relate in so many ways. Sending hugs.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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