Dementia
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Meme I am70 an have alzheimers i go to a good memory clinic that puttee reality front and center and this is what we are going together to adjust to your new reality. at 23 you shouldn't have to deal with your fathers sever issues. he may need a medical stay until he becomes a believer. meds doctors what ever you shouldn't have to deal with his bull crap. find some services to help. sending extra support vibes, unlimited usage….
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I went through a lot of similar situations as you. I hope you already have completed your POA and Healthcare directive forms for your dad. According to my mom's neurologist, some medicines like Ativan and Gabapentin are not suitable for dementia patients. My mom took Olanzapine(for psychosis)and donepezil (for dementia). My mom's behavior was gotten a lot worst, so we took her off of these two medications. Now her behavior is a lot better. She is able to enjoy herself and she is a lot calmer. My mom is taking Magnesium L-Threonate to help her sleep. She is also taking probiotics, B1, D3 +K2, and multivitamins. In my situation, I have learned not to argue with her and also be very patient and calm with her. I don't ask my mom which doctor she wants to see anymore, I just make the appointments and take her there. You are so young, and I am sorry that you are having so much on your shoulders. Since your dad is in his early stages, there are two new drugs called Leqembi and Kisunla that might help your dad to get better. Maybe you can try to take your dad to see a dementia specialist to find more information on different drugs for dementia when he is calmer. I hope everything will get better for you soon.
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To me, it does sound like he has psychosis. Maybe you can find a psychiatrist that does telehealth appointments and you can discuss putting him on an antipsychotic.
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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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