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Re: Have no support
I don’t think people really understand how to interact with PWD. It’s uncomfortable, messy. Unless you live this life, you have no idea what it’s about or how much help the caregiver needs. Not just …3 -
Have no support
Once I reached out to family and friends about DH , they avoid me like a disease. Now I am fully isolated and am constantly apologizing for him or arguing with him.5 -
Re: Have no support
I’m sorry. I really don’t have much support either. It’s very lonely.6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning. It's a beautiful morning here. Sunny, warm with a slight breeze. Jerilynn— I am kind of surprised you don't already have Crocs. They're great for doing chores outdoors that are messy. I…1 -
Re: I Would Pay Money for a Little Anosognosia
I never thought of the flip side of this coin. Thank you for making me aware. My DH has anosognosia, but deep down I think he knows that he is losing his abilities day by day and is terrified by it. …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Carl, we've been to Pea Ridge. Isn't that the place where there is a long wooden fence that zigzags with a big, open field beyond it? I was in the kitchen just before dark, looked out the window towa…1 -
Re: Need to leave right now
Please call 988.2 -
Re: Need to leave right now
988 IS THE SUICIDE HOTLINE call alz.org 800-272-3900 reach out to your Dr NOW if you fear for your safety call 911 and remove yourself to a safe place we are here…you are not alone3 -
Re: Need to leave right now
We totally understand - live there too. Please get help immediately!!!!3 -
Re: Need to leave right now
Please call 911 and get some help! I hope you are ok!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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