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My husband is in the psych unit right now after another incident of him attacking a nurse aid.
He has Lewy body along w Alzheimer’s and his medicines all have to be managed to help him be able to live comfortably in memory care. This is so sad

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@maryvc Mary- hang in there, so many changes happening, so many concerns with your hubby. Remind yourself the staff is very skilled and understanding of dementia-related behaviors. This is old news to them and to the medical staff of the psych unit- they’ll figure out a medication regimen, which will “hold” him, but not “snow” him. They’ll look carefully at what seems to trigger him and will come up with a plan. Meanwhile, you get settled in to your new space, go to the groups and club meetings, make those new friends. This will get better. The hard part is over- you both are there, in a good place, where you have needed help, supports, opportunities for interesting activities, AND your husband will have 24 hour (rested) supervision and help.