Jan - Stevie

March 15, 2006

Stevie - It's good to hear from you. I've been wondering how things were going,

because on this forum no news is not always good news. I'm glad you have a

smart caretaker that is able to see when you need help.

Jan & Stevie - Even though PDD and LBD are different, I think the lessons

learned on this forum work for PDD, also. My dad's neurologist always said my

dad did not have LBD and it turns out he was right. He had PD for 9 years

before the dementia started. BUT - I believe the drugs to avoid are the same

for both. My dad walked into the nursing home and was wheeled out 2 months

later. He was given Ativan for about 6 weeks while he was there and also

Wellbutrin. We couldn't get them to stop giving those drugs to him.

Jan - That was the big problem we had with care centers. When a Dr. prescribed

a med - they had to make him take it. At home we have a lot more freedom to

tweak the meds. I know you are working to get Jim in a nursing home and they

must deal with meds differently than we can at home. They have to - or lose

their license.

I pray for both of you and also Mr. B & Jim.

God bless you,

in WA

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