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Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
I am in a similar situation. My DH makes up stories and indeed he thinks it’s true. I have been trying to to find him a companion for once a week visit. I haven’t had any luck finding a male. Besides…10 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
I tried both numbers I have for Judith with no answer so tried her friend, Winda. No answer there either, but Hopefully, she will call me. Can't imagine what has happened.1 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
I am so sorry you are going through this. I’m in the same boat with my DH who was diagnosed at a very young age g age with EOAD. The toughest part for me has been slowly losing my best friend. We had…6 -
Re: New to this and looking for any advice!
Hi there: I just want you to know you are not alone. I am also an only child (though I am 60), and I am dealing with similar issues with my mom. Unfortunately, all of my mother's issues are exacerbat…4 -
Re: Alcohol
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/247127#Comment_247127 He went for a driving test in November and passed. He is capable of driving, especially in his own truck which is familiar to him. I …1 -
Re: In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
Your mother was so very generous with her time, sharing information, suggestions, wisdom and most importantly, compassion to us here. I can only imagine what kind of mother she was.1 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
I find myself in a similar situation. DW seems to live in the moment. Our conversations these days are only about whether or not she is ready to eat. She does take care of her personal needs but has …15 -
Missing my mom
I think my mom has dementia, but she's in denial. I've had concerns for the past 3-4 years, but she won't get assessed. I resigned myself to the fact that there would likely be some sort of crisis an…1 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
I know exactly what you mean. A friend has brought this up and we have talked about it a lot. The only thing more painful than watching a wife of 61 years fade away mentally, is the loneliness for th…9 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
This is definitely a lonely road. I miss my DW and what we had so dang much. Hugs.12
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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