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Getting very difficult
Hello, my first post. My husband has moderate Alzheimer's. Officially diagnosed last year but it's been going on since about 2017. He has no short-term memory at this point. He had emergency triple b…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning, Porch Friends Iris. It's nice hearing from you, we were all worried. If I ever had to get a new phone, my daughter will be here to show me how it works. She got me a tablet for Christma…1 -
Getting desperate
Hi all. I care for my partner who has dementia and has only just recently been diagnosed even though it has been obvious for two years. He has no idea of the day/date/year nor even the season. He goe…6 -
Re: New territory and things are changing
My DH will not shower so I have to use creative ways to keep him as clean as possible, using rinse free soap on a soft washcloth. For his feet, when he complains that his feet hurt, I suggest soaking…1 -
Re: Cereal ..... Again
That would be like pouring whiskey on the cereal, wouldn't it? I met a lady a while back who was suffering from gout. She had been eating nothing but beets, to lose weight. 😲 Beets are good for you, …1 -
Where do we start?
We just received news today that my father who is 74 officially has Alzheimer’s (diagnosed through a blood test) we have been told that he had vascular dementia for a few years now, but mom and I are…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Beth, that taco soup sounds good. How long do you cook it? ED nurse called. DS has Type A influenza and they think he fell due to weakness. Head CT showed no injury from the fall, so they are sending…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning. The weather here is stunning for late February— a little taste of spring. My daffodils are only up about 1" through the mulch. Late bloomers, I guess. Mom had a good appointment wi…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
I understand, GG. I get that "This could be the last time" feeling pretty often too. Glad you are better, Judith. Those GI viruses are miserable for sure. I like Arizona, Zetta, but I only …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Here's a quick side note — I don't know how many of you are Pink Floyd fans (I still have a soft spot for them), but they've found new footage of their Pompeii concert film. I'm kind of excited. Pink…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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