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Do Caregivers End up with PTSD?
I was just looking at our (my) Christmas tree and realized that this will be my eighth Christmas caring for my wife with dementia. It has been over seven years since she has given me a Christmas card…1 -
Suspecting Dementia, Trying Not to Panic - Money Worries
My beloved husband is showing signs of cognitive decline. I'm dealing with the emotions and "what-ifs" throught therapy. I'm posting this duen to practical questions: - My 69 year old husba…1 -
Moving to a new home
Good morning, my hubby was recently diagnosed with Moderate stage Alzheimer's. We had planned to downsize our home next spring. Now that we know his diagnosis, what has been your experience in moving…1 -
Closing up the house
My DH starts “closing up the house” as he calls it around 6pm every night, while it is still light. He wants everything locked up and all the blinds down. He likes it dark inside. This is really not …1 -
Re: Frustrated
I lost it tonight over something. I leave the room and usually slam doors, dishes, cupboard doors, windows. I too get upset/disappointed with myself that I blew it. My goal is to help him live his be…1 -
Re: Frustrated
Boy has this been the post for me today. Just returned from stepping "away" for a few minutes. So frustrated - a million little reasons why - really don't like who i see myself being some d…1 -
Re: Mom caring for adult child with memory loss
I do. I am 83 caring for my 61 year old daughter. She was diagnosed 3 months ago. I am have a hard time right now but hope to learn more about it to help my daughter. She s on medication also but doe…1 -
Mom caring for adult child with memory loss
My first post. I'm 84 and my adult child was diagnosed with moderate cognitive decline 4 months ago. Has been on doctor prescribed vitamin /depression /antipsychotic protocol since then. Has anyone e…1 -
Re: Moving to a new home
We moved fifteen months ago to be near our daughter and son in law after DH ALZ diagnosis. I can only speak to our experience. We both feel like we’d like to go home! Leaving a city, friends and my b…1 -
Re: Mom has Covid
I am currently monitoring my DM for Covid. My household has been sick. Two of the three of us tested positive. Hubby tested negative. However, prior to knowing test status, adult child was over by gr…1
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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