Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.
Popular Posts
-
Working Through This New Diagnosis
I am now 57 and was diagnosed officially earlier this year. The doctors had an idea a few years ago, but after suffering the first Covid in 2020, they were unable to tell what cognitive impairment fr…1 -
Re: Memory Care + Aide - Make it make sense
@Anonymousjpl123 Hugs. That's really hard. Especially her not recognizing you. We had a similar situation in our family. My mom's nastier sister had a fall in her AL facility that resulted …2 -
Re: What do you to talk about with your LOs?
I get it. My situation is a bit different and not 24/7 ( I can’t even imagine). If I tell mom I’ve been working in my garden, she gets upset because she used to love gardening, but she can’t now ( my…6 -
What do you to talk about with your LOs?
My DH with Alz is in late stage 4, perhaps early stage 5. Most days he's still quite independent in caring for himself and doing household chores. The problem I'm having is that chatting wi…6 -
Re: Just as my DH is forgetting who I am, I am also forgetting who he is.
Even though I’ve been traveling this road for nearly 15 years, the worst of it has been the last 4 or 5. Such a slow process for us. In the last year especially I have actively tried to recall our go…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Dag nap it JeriLynn, my mouth started watering when I thought you might be bringing that cake to the front porch. I just got back from having the X-rays, she must have taken at least 12 if not more. …1 -
Re: Ordering Supplements
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74039/ordering-supplements Sometimes it’s hard coming on here for input or advice on how to handle difficult situations. I understand the supplement purchases. My …6 -
Re: Continual Grief: I Miss My Mom
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/246615#Comment_246615 I absolutely accept your love and prayers. Thank you so much, truly. I do find comfort in knowing that the journey has not been walke…1 -
Re: Roadtrip from hell - vent
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257269#Comment_257269 Yes, it was the mercy of God that she made it safely here and home across four states. With what I know now, I shudder to think of al…2 -
Re: Life after diagnosis
I was diagnosed with MCI in 2020 MY wife laughed and said I HAD ALWAYS BEEN THIS WAY. That really hurt! now 2025 My wife passed this spring and I am living alone doing ok I have two grown children an…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
Read more