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Caregiving Rookie
We don't have an "official" diagnosis yet, but after two years of doctor visits, medical tests, and eventually specialists, it appears likely that my DH is in the early stages of Vascu…3 -
Re: Queen of my Castle ?
Yep, feels more accurate of the servant of HIS castle. I've accepted the role, most times. Try not to dwell on the what ifs of a time no longer and enjoy the few calm moments of the present. We&…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Good evening Rainy windy day Eagle I do have pain in some of my toes now and then. I exercise my feet. I put my feet down then I scrunch my toes up, then i relax them and lit my toes up and spread th…1 -
Re: $300 speaker
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74532/300-speaker Mine through away all of his keys and all of the spare house keys. His throwing stuff away phase lasted about three months. I still check the tra…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Morning. Iris I'm so glad that you take us on all of your trips! I enjoy your pictures then I show DH and he enjoys them. Its great that you keep busy. Lorita while your car is at the dealership…1 -
Ashamed father doing bare minimum for wife, home and self
I live at home with my senior parents, acting as a part time caretaker. My dad is in his late 60s and my mom just turned 70. She was an alcoholic, had a stroke at 65 and was diagnosed with vascular d…2 -
Re: Hubby in MC wants to come home. Help!
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257680#Comment_257680 thx so much yup my hubby said same thing. I figured out leaving when they serve lunch is good because he doesn’t want me there while …6 -
Re: The money is gone!
Hi, what an amazing cheerleader you are! I wish I knew how to navigate this chat option on alz. I’m feeling especially exhausted today, emotionally, physically, and financially. Mom living with me fo…4 -
Re: My essay on navigating the overwhelming journey of caring for someone with ALZ was published. Please
Congratulations on being published! And thank you for your contribution that will help educate the public about this awful disease.1 -
Re: How to Help My Sister Have Access to Spending Money
Welcome. Moms Al had an account I could put money in that would allow her to get her hair done and make small purchases. Even with that she is often angry about not having money. She is in a nursing …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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