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How Do I Tell My Husband He Can't Come Home?

A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
Naples, FL

My husband is in our community's care center, memory section, waiting on a memory unit to come available in the assisted living. He has lewy body, but is doing better since being on the right medication for him. (Sleeping now and no hallucinations for a number of weeks). He doesn't see the lack of executive function. He doesn't understand why he can't come home with me at night. We've been married 40 years and I 💘 him so much. His anxiety builds whenever he starts to think of me going home for… read more

February 3, 2021
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A myALZteam Member

How about something like: he needs constant, professional medical attention which you cannot provide at home. For his safety and comfort, it is critical that he be somewhere where he can get the support he needs.

February 4, 2021
A myALZteam Member

My husband was put on Seroquel. Generic is Quetiapine. He was taken off all others that dealt with his issues (before we knew, and after he was seen by a neuro psych doc). This has helped him very much. Every case is different, so check with your doctor. You are in my prayers.

February 6, 2021
A myALZteam Member

Thank you..I will certainly incorporate that into our conversations. I appreciate you responding to me.

February 4, 2021
A myALZteam Member

My heart sunk upon reading this ! I had to do it with a son ! God help you I hated it.

February 3, 2021
A myALZteam Member

I pray it will continue to help.

February 23, 2021

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