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Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
If your loved one demonstrates Anosognosia and is not distressed because they think others know their diagnosis and think they are "crazy" then make the most of that time and pray they neve…1 -
Re: Fidget and Anxiety Reducing Toys
My DH is also stage 6 and needed things to occupy his time. I was a little skeptical if anything would work but thought it was worth a try. I bought a dozen bright colored towels from Amazon and put …8 -
Meeting with friends?
My DW and I are traveling in our RV and find ourselves close to a couple who we first met over 50 years ago. He and I worked together, our kids were the same ages and attended school together. Althou…1 -
Dealing with BM Clean up!
Being straightforward and honest here so …DH had a BM accident. After he took his clothes off and sat on his bed with his dirty bum he did get in the shower. Went in to get his clothes and bedspread …4 -
Re: Too old for this/too young for this
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/254155#Comment_254155 My wife is 72 and was very early stage when she was diagnoses. She still drove for about 3 or 4 years, but that was too long, she had…2 -
Just sharing a positive/happy moment
We live in a very rural area, not close to any family, most friends have moved away or passed on. Our awesome next door neighbor just called to see if my husband would like to go watch him at his ju-…12 -
Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
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Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
Vent away…we are here for you!3 -
Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
I understand and really feel the exhaustion. I also identify as a very grounded, fact-based problem solver, so adapting to a constantly shifting reality is so draining.2 -
Re: Her Signs In Stage 8
I like the custom as well. One of the people who visited me was my partner who was Japanese. There was a small tabletop shrine/alter in the dining room where we’d leave offerings for his father, usua…2
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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