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I Have Started Using ChatGPT-4 For Advice On Various Problems. Here Is A Question I Just Asked.
My wife has Alzheimer's. She will ask me a question and then continue to ask me the same question even though I have given her the answer each time. I know it is because she can't remember my response but how can I keep from getting angry with her for the continual repetition
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I'm truly sorry to hear about your wife's condition. Alzheimer's disease is challenging for both the person diagnosed and their caregivers. It's natural to feel a range of emotions, including frustration and… read more
I do the notes with my husband too. I have a note pad and on bad days where he keeps asking the same question. I write all the answers down. Then when he asks, I say I think that is on the notepad… read more
What Do I Ask At The First Appointment With The Neurologist?
My hubby has not been officially diagnosed but our family doctor says MCI. He is somewhat in denial thinking it's normal for a 75 year old!
Besides all his memory and cognitive issues, his PT (after shoulder surgery) recommended a neurologist for neck and hand tremors.
I'm nervous about what to explain to Dr since my loved one is pretty adamant these things aren't happening.
I told our family Dr either my hubby or I needed anxiety pills. He said I needed to get out more. No way. He gets… read more
If your doctor is dismissive about your anxiety, you may need a new doctor. Family doctors are not always the best suited to deal with dementia patients and their caregivers. Some neurologists I… read more
My Wife Was Diagnosed With Alz About 6 Years Ago. A New Neurologist Prescribed A Newer Blood Test, Blood Drawn On October 1 2024. Her Valu
My husband will have the test on the 22nd. I'd love to hear feed back on others.
Has Anyone Ever Taken There Loved One Out Of A Memory Care Facility After Only A Few Months To Their Home Permanently?
Thank you for your reply, it is very helpful as I have been feeling guilty and a failure that I couldn't keep him at home like I thought I could at first. The last few years have been rough with… read more
How Is "Acute Encephalopathy " Different From/related To "severe Alzheimers Dementia?"
My husband was admitted to hospital 6 days ago from memory care facility he'd been in for 6 weeks. The encephalopathy is noted as likely exacerbated by Benzos, ie the Ativan he'd been on for about a week. I'm at a loss as to what is next. Any experience with a similar situation?
Thanks ❤️
How To Flag Your Note To A Specific Member
Not a question but I found it so helpful when a friend here mentioned to get a note to be directed and flagged to someone in particular, place @ in front of the person's username and then they will be sure to get the notification.
Problem solved, with thanks to Helen.
Two Questions. Do You Tell Your Loved One They Have Alzheimers? And Do You Go To THEIR Psychiatrist To Ask Questions?
I am trying to figure out how to help my mother-in-law who has been with us 2 months.
I need an official diagnosis but would like more details on caregiving and what level she's at, and whether certain meds are affecting her paranoia. Need advice on psychiatric meds, etc. So do I go to appointments using HER insurance? Or go to my own psychiatrist and ask questions about her? (I don't actually have one) How do you manage these things?
And I'm afraid to say to her "you have Alzheimers so I need… read more
My man also had something called Anosagnosia, it is a real thing . What I initially thought was just denial was actually that .. In the “Broken Brain” reality he lived in , he could not recognize that… read more
Anyone's Lo Experience Constipation With Seroquel/ Quidipine?
Prune juice, dried prunes & Maralax & stool softeners work well
Prunes & Maralax& stool softeners in the morning & prune juice at night
Caregivers: Are You Taking Meds To Cope With Being A Caregiver? If So, What Are You Taking And Is It Helping?
This caregiver has been told that I should consider taking meds to deal with having two loved ones on a progression. The situation is stressful, but the whole idea is upsetting: that I should medicate myself because I'm forced to cope with two who have cognitive impairments. A prescription was called in, but when I went home and read about the possible side-effects, I decided not to pick it up and to ask what my fellow caregivers here are doing, regarding medications.
Edited to add this… read more
I've had migraines 'forever', but and really bad days, and as thing really started to decline the headaches were more and strong. My Excedrine to the rescue.
What Do You Do When You Have Family Members That Don’t Know What It’s Like?. I Have Two Children Who Really Don’t Understand.one That Does.
There are a lot of podcasts about dementia and caregiving. Look for an episode that addresses the burdens of caregiving. Send the link to your family with a note: "Please listen to this. It might help… read more
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