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Re: From Spouse to Nurse
I thought I had made the switch to caregiver and then advocate many times but then I would want to have a meaningful conversation, so I had to make the switch again. This time I think it is finally p…5 -
Re: From Spouse to Nurse
Yep, same here. It’s definitely about holding on for me. I get so caught up in the normal parts that I actually forget sometimes he’s not normal. I think my brain is playing tricks on me… and then bo…4 -
New Here…
Hello all, I joined this page on behalf of my husband he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 54. I am currently his caregiver and plan on being by his side through this entire process. We ar…2 -
Re: Early Onset of Dementia
Hi Bonnie, my husband is 58 and was diagnosed in August, 2024. Sending you my best and heartfelt wishes that you can get the treatment sooner. We are looking into Leqembi vs. Kisunla here but there a…1 -
From Spouse to Nurse
I've seen many here who are further down the road than me and my DW, who mention how moving mentally from spouse to nurse or captain helped the caregiver find a different set of patience and ability …6 -
Re: The dementia routine
my husband is up all night then sleeps all morning. Meals are a challenge because he just wants sugary snacks plus he is diabetic. He only sits in bedroom because the bathroom is there. He is usually…3 -
Re: From Spouse to Nurse
I'm in the same boat. with you. I just breathe deeply, relax and be patient. ((HUGS))1 -
Re: They really have no idea!!
@blacksparky I feel pain in your mom's text. I can imagine that it is very hard to sit where your mother is right now— watching her son as he loses himself in the care of his life's partner knowing t…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
up and better…just a bit tired…will try to get through a stack of mail2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning porchies. We're also getting a taste of spring with temps forecasted to hit 58F. I am irrationally excited about this. Mint— Canning makes sense. I hate food waste when you need only a f…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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