Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.
Popular Posts
-
Re: I’m just frustrated.
We all know what they say about the road to hell being paved with good intentions. Nobody knows that more than a lone caregiver. Cut off the negative ones who bring you nothing but pain and negativit…1 -
Re: Avoid all types of confrontation?
I have to admit to struggling with the advice to “NEVER argue”, because I’m a mere human that occasionally up and argues. Ha! That said…I strive daily. I believe that is the healthier approach than t…4 -
Re: Avoid all types of confrontation?
Welcome to our group and sorry you have to be here. I can explain what I have done in circumstances like this and sure others will chime in as well. I have found it does not help to keep explaining h…11 -
Dad in nursing home - desperate to leave
Hi - I had to put my Dad in a nursing home last week because of physical reasons and some low level dementia. He calls me 20-30 times a day telling me he is in a prison and wants to leave immediately…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
Good morning Rockers. I was so sorry to hear about Jo C, passing. She will be missed by so many, people. She is in a better place now may she rest in peace. I have to go to the doctor today, I think …1 -
Re: In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your mom was a gem. I looked back two years ago when my husband passed and read her note to me on this forum. It was thoughtful, loving, compassionate, gracious, and …1 -
Avoid all types of confrontation?
Hello, My husband is newly diagnosed, and I have so many questions. I'll start with just one today. For background: My husband is 56, and he has had memory issues for about three years, probably long…5 -
Newly diagnosed DH
My DH 57 years old just diagnosed. It was a long taxing diagnostic process of tests as I’m sure most or some can relate. My DH exhibits a terrible loss of emotions/cold/distant-he becomes mean and ha…6 -
Re: Therapy?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73355/therapy I know exactly how you feel. 🫂 It is my DM that is my pwd. I am physically disabled, but an only child. My hubby is so concerned about my health decl…1 -
Keep Putting Off MC Visits
Placed DW in MC four years ago, and it was the right decision. Moved her from a deteriorating for-profit facility to a public facility providing excellent care. She is happy in her circumstances - st…6
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
Read more