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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good afternoon. It's bright and sunny here. We're due to have lovely weather for the 4th. Zetta— I'm sorry for the loss of your bestie. I would be bereft without her nonsensical daily updates. I'm gl…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good morning Rockers. Lorita. Thank you for the update on Judith. I hope she's feeling better, and we hear from her soon. Do you watch Wagon Train on the INSP channel? I watch that channel a lot. HB.…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good morning porch friends. Haven't posted in a bit but always try to keep up with porch happenings. Hope to post more later. Wasn't sure you guys saw David's post in the Living with………. board. Here'…1 -
Re: New to this
You are not alone. My Dad passed in April and I have been caring for my mom. I have an adult child at home who helps a lot along with my wife. I'm torn at times because I think I should put her in a …1 -
Re: Talking gibberish
Goodness gracious how strange we are all in the same boat. My DH constantly asks where is the other dog? We only have one so I say the other one was his life-size comforter toy puppy with a beating h…5 -
Medications for mood
DH is in stage 5 EOAD. He takes 100 mg of Zoloft for depression and anxiety. It mostly helps but he continues to walk around the house saying he is lonely and nobody wants to be with him. I am always…1 -
Re: New member caregiver needing a support group
My situation is even more bizarre. My DH has been in mcf for 2 years but is now almost back to normal with the right combo of med, no memory issues except the dark period at the onset of this roller …2 -
Re: New member caregiver needing a support group
I am trying to get some kind of in person group started with the families of residents of the facility my wife is in. So far it is not going very good there is only one other family member that I hav…1 -
Re: Trapped
Similar situation here with DH calling and texting me whenever I leave the house. He does not drive anymore due to several strokes and thankfully doesn't try. He can still do his ADLs and is still ab…2 -
I am just so sad
My DH passed from Alzheimer's on June 17th. We were together for 36 years, most of it very good. I just can't stand the grief. How can someone who was so vibrant simply cease to be? How can I live th…4
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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