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Re: Just need to vent : Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special
I absolutely agree. We do work hard at protecting the dignity of our LO’s and it’s sad to see the spectacle being made out of Gene Hackman’s very sad demise. Protecting my DH is absolutely up there. …3 -
Re: Feeling So Sad
Cry, a lot. I always used to hold my emotions in but now it's impossible. People are surprisingly understanding, even the lady at the post office when I burst into tears. I've also tried breathing ex…1 -
Re: Retirement
I so wanted to go out at the top of my game, but that is not to be. I am a former division 1 athlete (over 3 decades ago now) and all of that muscle memory came roaring back during this medical break…4 -
Unexpected peaceful moment
I just wanted to share with those who would understand. Tonight, I had one of those truly unanticipated moments of peace and dare I say joy? After getting DH into bed, I poured myself an adult bevera…18 -
Repeating instructions and forgetting appointments
Hello, new to the forum, excited to get started. My mom not diagnosed with alz yet, but lots of symptoms. Constant repeating instructions, daily occurrence. Confused and forgets doctor appointments. …1 -
Re: Retirement
In my case being retired was the best thing that ever happened to me. I was injured while working on a wildland fire (I was a firefighter). At the time I was only 54 years old - 82 years young today.…3 -
Re: Just need to vent : Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special
I agree with you guys completely that the spectacle should not be happening. Think what should really be being pointed out, that would be helpful, it’s what I often mention on here. It appears there …11 -
Re: Retirement
No way I could face a retirement party either, Timmyd. I'm so happy to hear your employer has been accommodating. I know others that would be, I just didn't get that boss this time around. The bigges…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning! Sitting waiting on pulmonary function test and pulmonologist appointment this afternoon.1 -
Tiempo disponible
Soy la unica a cargo del cuidado de mi papa. Estoy cansada, agotada y de muy mal humor. La enfermedad de mi papa se llevo mi vida social, y los pocos amigos que tenia. El vive conmigo y lo cuido de d…2
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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