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At what point in AD sre Adult Dry Services no longer appropriate?
My DH was going to a wonderful day care two days a week. He really enjoyed going and enjoyed all the activities and being around other people. He was going ther for about 5 months when he became mean and very grouchy. The ADS basically asked that he not return until he is medicated. Of course checked for UTI. Maybe he at…
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Rosalynn Carter
Rosalyn Carter, the former First Lady, age 96, has entered hospice care at her home in Georgia, alongside her husband, former President Jimmy Carter. It has been revealed that she has dementia. She is with her family.
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Sudden decline
Hi - I am new here. My husband has moderate cognitive impairment. In the past month he seems to have decline quickly. It was sudden. He is on Memantine and Donepezil. He has an increase in nightmares, increased loss of words/conversations, some agitation mostly when he wakes up at night, sleeping a lot at night and…
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Is my Husband Forgetting Me?
Today my DH asked me about our first date. Then he asked where did we meet?” He should remember both. When I told him he said “oh that’s right”. We have talked about it often. I know he loves me and things have been very good between us. What was the first sign you knew your LO was forgetting you?
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Finances and Medicaid
One theme I've seen over and over in posts on this forum is needing help. So many of us are caring for our spouses at home. Others are looking at facilities but afraid it's going to financially ruin them. I've also seen people state that you have to be near poverty to qualify for Medicaid. That just isn't true. Our story:…
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Asking for Help
My DH is in early to mid-stage 4. His only sibling (sister) is now in hospice with Alzheimer's and according to her son can't talk, walk, incontinent, etc. My question is: our nephew is wanting him to visit his sister in MC - My concern is that, at this stage, him seeing his sister could advance HIS disease. And my thought…
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DH is driving me crazy. How do we cope?
I just found this site and need emotional support. Husband is no longer the man I married. He's become angry, critical, unreasonable. He asks for my help with his computer and won't accept what I tell him, stating that "you won't help me!" I'm trying my best to stay calm and show him what he's forgotten. But, he won't…
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Namenda , anyone know of this drug??
Neurologist just put my DW on Namenda anyone know anything about this drug or someone who took
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Being on time.
Anyone have suggestions on being on time? My partner has always been a last minute guy (I am not that kinda person). It seems impossible get him ready. He can take care of his own shower and stuff, but I can't get him going. He sits reading stuff on the stupid phone and thinks he can get ready in 15 minutes. I have…
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Taking a break, and needed info for Medication application
Hello friends. I haven't been online much for the last week or so. One of my daughters was visiting, and the subject turned to dementia. While we were talking, I became emotional about some of the things others here have, or are going through. Maybe part of it was because of our own experiences with dementia, or maybe it…
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Feeling Overwhelmed
My DH was diagnosed last year with early onset Alzheimer's. Two weeks ago he lost his job. The sadness, fear and anger I feel is literally overwhelming. I feel like I'm drowning. Any tips to help with this drowning feeling?
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Has anyone had any experience with a Clinical Trial Study?
My wife was on one for about 2 months , meds/placebo saw nothing going on and figured better on a meds by her Nurologist that may at least slow down
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New poster
Hello, I'm new here just looking for some advice and support as I work my way through this. My DH was diagnosed with MCI and ALZ about a year ago. He was actually the one who knew "something was wrong" for a year or two prior to that, struggling with mentally complicated tasks like bill paying and was the executor for his…
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Coping tips?
I understand the shadowing, but how do you handle it? DH will follow me into a room and sit and stare at me then look at something else in the room then me again and back and forth and not saying anything! It’s driving me crazy! I get it, I understand the reasoning behind it but it just gnaws at me. He won’t do anything…
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New technology
So I get teepa snow emails and saw one that discussed a new technology that is an interactive projector and I searched the internet to see how it is being used. I am not trying to sell anything and I have no interest in the company but it's called Trovertafel it is expensive. I am gonna look into possibly helping to fund…
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FTD Group
Hello All, I'm not sure "grateful" is the appropriate word, but I am comforted to see more and more FTD caregivers on the forum. I noticed there is a group option and wondered if there is interest in forming an FTD Caregiver group. Let me know if you are. Kelly
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Third person
Hello, I am brand new to this and am overwhelmed. My DH was diagnosed with moderate stage dementia in April and last night had another episode of thinking he was not at home. He was trying to leave at 2:00am. This morning he started speaking to me in the third person. I am afraid to sleep because he may wander. Any…
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What do I need?
After a rough week I put out word that there will be a familiar meeting in December after the college semester ends for my kids (19 & 21). I need time for myself and some way to ease the decision overload I have DH has moved from stage 4 to early stage 5 and I need help. But with what? I don’t need errands run or groceries…
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Feeling Guilty
My DW is 15 years older than me (she’s 72) and I’d say in stage 4. She’s still largely present, though confused by many things. We still can have pretty good conversations and a lot of laughs. With that, I feel so damn guilty going to work during the day. We moved to a remote small town to lower her anxiety about living…
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Newbie trying to figure out the future
Good morning all, so glad to have found this forum ( in a way ). From what I’ve read so far I should be feeling fortunate to be where we are in this journey. But I’ve been a bit resentful and desiring some time to myself on a regular basis. I guess I’m feeling guilty now having read where others are dealing with much more…
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DH within last three months cannot walk very well,he has lost his joy
It Seems that every three months DH takes a huge step back. He can barely walk now, is sad most of the time. Put him on lexipro due to angry outburst snd in need of a mood lifter. Hdd Ed Chas been asked to stay home from ADS. He was diagnosed with AD in April 2022. Has anyone else experienced this rapid of a decline? Any…
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Feeling guilt
Hello. This is my first post. My wife was diagnosed wih dementia about a year ago and then in March suffered a severe stroke which complicated the dementia. She is in a nursing home nearby and I spend every afternoon, though supper. I've got a routine in which she brushes her teeth and I say I'll see you tomorrow. Many…
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More news
My husband’s sojourn in the hospital is about to end and he will be going I to a long term care home. The hospital has really done an amazing job with my husband. He is clean, well cared for and he smiles, opens his eyes really wide to take in the activity around him. His doctor called me today to suggest palliative care…
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How to handle refusing care
Care plan meeting yesterday at MC. Biggest issue is that my partner refuses most help of any sort. She is refusing bathing, change of clothes, oral hygiene, podiatry, refused physical and occupational therapy so that they had to discharge her. Refuses to come out of her room for meals. Continues (after 18 months in MC and…
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Regarding Namenda
I have seen a few recent posts of newly diagnosed patients being prescribed Namenda as a first medication. Namenda has been suggested for mid-stage patients. Are doctors giving up prescribing Aricept or Exelon patch, which are suggested for early-to-mid-stage patients? Just wondering. Iris
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New 43yo DH with possible EOAD
Hello, My husband and I have been married for 24 years. In March I noticed a change in personality and impaired judgment. After months of trying to convince him to seek medical attention we had our first appointment in August. He was able to convince the doctor that he was ok but since the doctor has seen us all our…
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Any tips on how to beware when they get up in middle of night.
i was never sound sleeper and I’m not at point of really being concerned but she got up early and had know idea , worried for later stage. Any tips
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Early onset Alzheimer's
Hello everyone. This is my first post and I am lost. My DW who is 53 y/o and has a masters degree lost 4 jobs in 3 years and now has issues remembering normal things. Her mother had early onset at 53 and past by 59. We had cognitive testing that showed a decline in memory and processing but don't see the neurologist till…
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Bad Dreams
My wife is in Stage 3 or 4 but except for serious memory problems is getting along pretty well. Over the past year she has had a few bad dream episodes. During the night she will start crying out and seems in distress. I wake her up and she goes right back to sleep and does not remember anything about it in the morning. Is…
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Headaches
Good Evening Friends, My DH who is nearing severe stage is showing many signs of progression. He is having terrific headaches. I am attributing them to his PCP putting him on Abilify but could be progressions as it is certainly evident. The PCP believes it could be a little of both and is taking him off Abilify (of course…