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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Big day today. Things are moving fast; we only got the diagnosis of lymphoma Tuesday morning. Two nurses came out today to start hospice care for DW. One will be here twice a week for a while, and th…1 -
Periodic changes in behavior getting more concerning
My wife was diagnosed with Alz 5 years ago at 65 years old. She has a strong family history on her Mom's side and we noticed concerns at least 2 years prior. Her memory decline was slow the first cou…1 -
Re: On the hard days…
I needed to read that this morning had hard nite with my wife. Thanks for that1 -
Covid and he won’t stay away!
I came down with Covid 2 days ago. DH withVD has been ok so far. I am trying desperately to separate myself from him, asking him not to come into the bedroom to wear a mask but to no avail. I know he…1 -
Re: Failed my first test
I’m impressed! I’ve had more than one fail and I feel quite proud of myself when I manage to turn around an escalating problem discussion.3 -
Re: Spouse not eating or drinking enough .
My wife who has Alzheimer's is going through a lot of things similar to your spouse - From the start her Neurologist told me that you can suggest and remind and that's about the limit - Threatenting …2 -
Re: Depakote or Haldol for agitation and combativeness?
Thank you to all who responded. The Hospice aid who showers him suggested giving him an Ativan about 20 minutes before the shower so we're going to try that. I'm worried this will make him a fall ris…1 -
Re: Does anyone forget how far there LO is
My wife is in MC and sometimes I still try to have a meaningful conversation with her. It never works and only causes me to get a little depressed. I know she can't do it, but I sometimes hope that m…3 -
Re: Does anyone forget how far there LO is
yes. It’s a defense mechanism. I was in denial. People on this forum kept telling me to do things and I put them off. Sometimes it’s too much for our brains to accept. Then something happens to slap …3 -
Re: "Going home"
Welcome! Wow do I get it! We actually saw some improvements in my mom after getting her in a safe place. We talked with moms doctor and have finally found medicine that is helping. It took a long tim…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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