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  • Re: Ouch

    I hope I will find joy again someday and I have that wish for you as well.
  • Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive

    Your post breaks my heart like so many do. I’m in year 3 with my DH and, although things are progressing, we’re doing well. He’s very confused at times and can’t do any of the things he once did but …
  • Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive

    So very true. I'm not alone in feeling this way. This Alzheimer's is hard for both of us. Feel like I'm wasting years away
  • Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive

    I hate being so reclusive. I had a full life, we both did. I miss my friends, coffee or lunch out. Going for a walk, being alone in my own home. Talking on the phone without constant interruptions. R…
  • Re: Taboo subject of divorce

    DH diagnosed 5 years ago. He has been able to stay home alone but for a few hours. He has no interest in doing anything except follow me around the house and wants to come with me when I do errands. …
  • Re: Just venting

    I'm in Missouri and got 12 1/2 inches of snow. I, too, am snowed in and have been since Sunday. My DH is in MC so he is being taken care of but I can't get out to go see him. I'm so sorry you are bot…
  • Confabulation of cheating

    My boyfriend has confabulated a story that is getting more elaborate every time he brings it up. He truly believes that I cheated on him with one of my roommates, while he was living in the same hous…
  • Clinical Trial?

    Just received a phone call about two clinical trials. Apparently (will call neurologist tomorrow- office closed now) his neurologist gave his name as a candidate for the trial. He had done a previous…
  • Re: Clinical Trial?

    They called back today. On his behalf, I declined both.
  • Yesterday's Placement Went Well

    Thanks to all for support in other recent posts! Yesterday started with a combined sense of determination and dread. The butterflies in my stomach were hard to contain. DW's placement could not have …

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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