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Re: Quick question
I'm another that it has not diminished. We are on our 2nd sitter and hoping she will have some success bonding with him. At the dentist this week and they had to bring him back into the room to …6 -
Re: Quick question
my guess is that in some cases, the shadowing may disappear. I have endured it with DW for eight years with no sign at all of diminishing. For me, it's the main reason why I want to get her into…5 -
$300 speaker
my DW threw away a nice Bose speaker while taking out the trash. I know there’s nothing I can do about it now. Just venting.8 -
Re: SLUMS got me in a slump
@psg712, that was a sweet setup for your mil. THAT is what I would like. For starters, I would be content with 1 day per week. I envision I could spend that day at home, anxiety-free, knowing that I …2 -
Re: Possible diagnosis
We have been fortunate to have had an early diagnosis with a gerontologist. My DH initially diagnosed with MCI but after 2 years has progressed to AD. Educating myself has helped enormously! The 36 h…3 -
Re: SLUMS got me in a slump
@Kekko, thank you for the hugs AND assurances that there are compassionate caregivers available. It just requires time & proper vetting, to find them. My mommy deserves nothing but the best. She …1 -
Our Theme Song?
I ran across this song yesterday and it got me all weepy. Love it though. For everyone on this journey; you’re not alone. https://youtu.be/E5488fUMLXs?si=ddyuj-Xm6_Housq56 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Morning, I can't seem to get out of bed this morning. Guess I'm dreading having to real with the car thing. But I have to. Even after it is fixed and back home, how do I prevent it from hap…1 -
Re: Possible diagnosis
thank you!! My instinct was not to wait any longer so we told the kids today. I actually used AI to help with the language and it was perfect. I feel like I’m not isolated from the family now and can…3 -
Re: Palliative care
Reach out to the palliative care resource. They can determine qualifications. My dear wife went through several different phases of diet over the course of the disease. It was a challenge to keep up …5
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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