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Re: In his mind he’s home??
I’m sorry about your wife. It’s just so heartbreaking. I ask myself how long is this going to go on. It’s awful for both of us. Blessings1 -
Re: Newly dignosed
H!!! I am 68 and was diagnosed about 3-4 years ago. Please, don't be scared. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's today is not the same as it was when my mother was diagnosed 40+ years ago. Totally d…4 -
Vision in left eye
We had noticed that my FIL was having issues with what seemed to be his vision, squinting, rubbing his left eye and then Saturday evening we were watching tv and my husband said he was sitting there …1 -
Re: Telling children
I have tried to keep my kids in the loop. I am waiting on an official diagnosis. The blood test came back with positive markers I will not have the pet scan til July 30. I do tend to talk about it a …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (219)
Good morning! Cloudy and breezy here, light rain expected to end soon. I had a nice day yesterday. DS and I were already at church when the tornado sirens sounded. The pastor told us we were in the s…2 -
Re: First Day of MC
My DW is on Medi-Cal and part of the PACE program which is there to keep a LO at home as long as possible. What I found out was that when the person can’t stay home any longer, the program will help …1 -
Re: First Day of MC
I’m getting close but not quite where you are yet. If you don’t mind me asking, how did you decide on ‘the one’? Was it boxes that were checked or was it more of a feeling? It is such a stressful and…2 -
Re: Days are getting tougher
I am so grateful for all the comments and suggestions everyone has offered. I just have to find the right solution that will work for my DW….and also for me. She is already delusional about people be…2 -
How to Find In-Home Support
I'm at the point where I need to hire some in-home help for my DH, probably 1 or 2 days per week. I found several possible candidates through care.com and some other sites, but wondered how othe…1 -
Re: First Day of MC
I placed my DW three years ago, she has since passed away. Everyone's experience seems to vary quite a bit but this was our experience. I did not involve her in any planning or even tell her abo…6
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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