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Re: I haven't posted in quite a while
I understand perfectly. My DH is also in MC, and the sadness never leaves. I can't bring myself to watch TV alone, because it is something we always did together. I have tried, but I just end up cryi…7 -
Re: I haven't posted in quite a while
I'm there with you. The guilt is relentless. I'm not successful in curbing it, so there's not much advice I can offer. I want this journey to be over, but it just lingers on. Nothing the therapist ha…5 -
New Diagnosis Support
Hello, My husband was diagnosed with MCI two years ago and within the last year we have had diagnostic testing for diagnosis of Ealry Alzheimers. He is doing well and on medications, but my question …4 -
Re: Going on nine years
We have a Father in heaven and we are his children. I forgot but now I remembered. He wants us to have joy in our life.1 -
Re: I Miss A Real Wife
This is such a horrible disease that affects both spouses in devastating ways, eroding their lives and leaving them both forever changed. Unfortunately, this disease has no cure and although we don't…4 -
Re: I Miss A Real Wife
I am 58 and DH is 80. Our 32nd anniversary was last week. I told him 3 times during the day and each time it was a surprise. The sad thing is he never acknowledged our anniversary before dementia too…3 -
I haven't posted in quite a while
Every time I think about it, something else happens and I put it off. It's been eighteen months since my DH entered MC and I wish I could say I have adjusted to being alone. My life is full of activi…19 -
Re: Going on nine years
I am glad that God has given you confirmation that your mom still responds favorably to your visits. Enjoy the visits while you can & keep thanking Him for blessing you by still having her in you…1 -
Re: Going on nine years
People stop asking because they don't know how to respond if we are honest about our loved ones' decline. You are loving your mom well. People on this forum know how hard it is. One day at a time, fr…1 -
Re: Going on nine years
I believe that they may not know our name but they know we are someone they love. Praying for your mom and for your strength. 💜🙏1
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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