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Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
Welcome to this lonely journey. My DH has VD and Aphasia it used to be spirited conversations about politics, life, yachts, navigation, business (he was an architectural draftsman and our own busines…8 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73421/lonliness-when-caring-for-a-spouse-with-alz-dementia In the early phases I was not eager to share information with friends and family. Eventually that became…9 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
My husband went through this stage. Now he doesn’t speak at all. I miss the sound of his voice. I hate this disease.9 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Something I heard on the Sports this evening ; SGA, player for the OKC Thunder and MVP for the NBA signed a four year contract for 280+ million dollars. He's on the fourth year of a five year contrac…4 -
Re: Family Visit
Definitely feel zero guilt about doing what you need to make this visit work. I say this as someone with 2 kids with special needs, 1 with multiple disabilities. My mom loves having a large gathering…2 -
Re: Really Need Help With My Mom and Dad, Could This be Dementia? Dad’s Behavior
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/247148#Comment_247148 Thank you so much for this response — it really helps. It’s reassuring to hear from someone in cancer care who has seen these kinds o…1 -
Re: The anger issue
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73383/the-anger-issue I am having the same issue. My DH is angry all of the time and has frequent temper tantrums. He threatens to hit me but he isn't fast enough.…1 -
Re: Continual Grief: I Miss My Mom
This terrible disease has a hold on both my parents. My Dad is further along but my mom is quickly catching up. I visit, but its getting harder and harder to do so. I just want to talk and visit with…3 -
Re: Nobody can be relied on. Nobody.
Well, here is the long story: We had the test done by the OT, who sent the results to the NP. Weeks went by and I heard nothing from the NP regarding their decision. So finally I called the NP to inq…2 -
Re: Seroquel / Quetiapine Dr. prescribed
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/247005#Comment_247005 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/247005#Comment_247005 I'm so sorry that you are dealing with that too. Mine was my soulma…3
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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