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  • Re: Rapid Progression

    The same thing happened to my husband Lonny. He passed last August. I’m sure your post will help others. So sorry you are at this point. Praying for you and your wife. 💜
  • Re: Rapid Progression

    Oooh, Arrowhead, that sure is a rough progression. Although good to hear from you, I'm sorry for this news. Are you taking care of YOU?? ((hugs))
  • Re: New Here…

    s&j1994 S and j interesting my wife name is sue and my name is jeremy and my birthday is feb 24. calif i live in vermont and am 70 and an artist with alzheimers. i am part of zoom groups with oth…
  • Re: One year to the day

    GG, It's hard to think it's been a year! I've followed you and Peggy's story, as you know. I'm grateful Peggy had you and her Team. As a former RN, I want to assure you that “Thank you “ never falls …
  • Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)

    I have my tax papers together and planned to meet the tax man this afternoon, but he has the miserable flu so it's postponed until next week. He's a neighbor and a nice man, I hope he doesn't get rea…
  • Re: Big Move today!

    I thank you for being a good caretaker
  • Big Move today!

    After touring several memory care facilities, I found one that really seemed perfect. I am waiting now to hear that the transport is on the way! I moved his furniture into his room, yesterday, with t…
  • Re: What Have I Done?!?

    TY for checking in…yesterday was a very rough day; the hospital delirium was in full force. He kept trying to get out of bed, the walls were moving, he was seeing his grandparents in the hall and was…
  • Re: Anyone experience a bone spur

    My DH just had his big toe removed due to gangrene, which started out as a sore that wouldn't heal. It was caused by a careless toenail clipping by a podiatrist. It turns out he has a circulation pro…
  • Newly diagnosed

    Hi, This is my first time here. My mom Was diagnosed with mixed dementia today and it's been so hard to wrap my head around it. I'm so sad about the diagnosis and sad for her.

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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