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Re: Angry
I am so grateful to have found this site. It an answer to prayer. I had been getting to my limit in having to answer the same questions all day long. The 10 absolutes in dementia care showed me I was…5 -
Re: Feeling overwhelmed and tired of dealing with this disease
I swear by the time we reach Stage 6, my vents will just be primal screams. Gaaaaaaaaaaaah!!6 -
Re: Removing pictures
i have heard about the large picture issue with hallucinations before which makes so much sense to me. I have even noticed that her small angel statue has been turned so it doesn’t face her. She did …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
I drove in Philadelphia once. Never again. Doing laps in a traffic circle while DW tried to determine the route to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell wasn't the high point of that vacation! I use…1 -
New member caregiver needing a support group
I would like to connect with other spouses whose loved one is in assisted living. I've tried Alz.support groups with all caregivers, but having DH in a facility (just starting year 6) creates some di…4 -
Re: New Fear Unlocked
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/246718#Comment_246718 Thank you! I never thought of my being held responsible for an inappropriate use of her credit card. I will have to find a way for he…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good morning my fellow Rockers. Hot and very humid here. I don't know how people can safely work in these conditions. And we have air quality alert because of Saurian dust! DH has already hit his 'em…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good morning to those on the porch. Jerilynn— The daisies are so cheerful. I love your choice of shoes for shuffling off this mortal coil. I guess I never thought about it. My family tends to do dire…4 -
Re: Feeling overwhelmed and tired of dealing with this disease
Mrsdee13 We all know its not their fault, its the disease, but that doesnt seem to make it any easier for us. Its like living in a bad dream that you cant wake up from. Sending hugs and prayers.4 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/247156#Comment_247156 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/247156#Comment_247156 i hadn't made the connection, but i am now talking to anyone and ev…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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