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New here
Hello I'm new here. My mom has Alzheimer's and is stage 5 with a little 6. I had to move her in with me a few months ago as living independently became too difficult. I'm struggling with my sense of …1 -
End Stage
Hi. Mom is 86 had Alzheimer’s for 8 or 9 years maybe more. She is definitely in late/end stage. She sleeps 90% of the time. Been non verbal for over a year at least. Getting frail. Is this possibly a…1 -
Dad confused in his apartment - looking for stairs that don't exist
I'm looking for suggestions / tips about how to address my dad's search for stairs to go to his other apartment. He is 92, in a wheelchair - probably Stage 5 Alzheimers. He lives in a Memory Care fac…1 -
Re: Neurological Symptoms
Thank you, both! The neurologist called this morning. She ordered a second EEG, to see if anything has changed since last spring. She said to journal the episodes to determine how often they are happ…2 -
Re: Sundowners
like Milo4455, I was fortunate enough to find excellent care via word of mouth with friends I have here in town. Once she was in, she knew all the independent caregivers in my area and I even have a …1 -
Heading into the Holidays Alone
The coming holidays will be my first without my mother or Roger. It seems like there is a lot out there about navigating the holidays around family and friends, but no real advice for those of us who…1 -
Re: When the marriage was not good.
Thank you for starting this thread. I feel the same way. My wife (40 years) has mid stage dementia and she has no interest in acknowledging it. I spend all my time making sure she's fed and content. …5 -
Re: Feeling sad and drained.
welcome. You are at the right place for help and support. We understand how you feel and what you’re going through. So sorry about your Mom. We recommend you learn all you can about dementia so you c…3 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258564#Comment_258564 I feel the same way. I don’t want people coming into my home. I am a very private person and my space is my space. I don’t get much r…1 -
DH fixated on being able to drive.
DH is so fixated on being able to drive again he has become very depressed and says life is not worth living. He says he feels like he is in jail and can't do anything. I can drive him anyplace he wo…2
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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