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You're a highly intelligent woman with a big heart who can think rationally when the going gets rough. Trust your instincts.
-- ED
Of course, if he hates it or just wants to go home - his house and neighborhood will be waiting. :)
Thanks again Anne - it's people like you that keep me sane. : )
I promised myself to help keep my Mom living independently, in her own home, for as long as I can. But I am seriously re-evaluating facilities that offer such a high standard of care and social interaction.
Fortunately thus far, the only mood swings we've experienced is that he's nicer than he used to be - not angry or mean at all (which was actually quite a common trait in his former years!). Should I anticipate him getting more and more agitated or does it differ from person to person? When I asked the Dr for what we could expect and how long the progression takes, he simply said a stroke or heart attack will 'take him out" (nice choice of words doc!) before Alzheimer's...not sure if I was supposed to be comforted by that, but it didn't really tell me what we're in for or how to handle...guess only time (and fab sites like this) will tell.
And what's the deal with the Exalon Patch? Dr. Blunt (ha!) prescribed it, but also said it may not work and even if it does, it's subtle. Doc thinks he's got a combination of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia as there are signs of stroke on his brain scans (though no immediate signs whenever it happened)...what other forms of dementia are there? how do you know what to do if you don't know the progression? Don't want to fast forward his decline, but don't want to leave him vulnerable with no plan in place either.
Honestly feel so blessed to have a site like this - and the fact that my dad currently isn't all that bad - particularly compared to what other people are facing - my heart goes out to all of you...