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Re: Just when you think your loved one is no longer able to understand....
What a moment. Big hugs. I agree. My DW is in Stage 6 and her spirit is till with us.1 -
Re: Just when you think your loved one is no longer able to understand....
Hugs and prayers.1 -
Re: I wonder if I am seeing things not there
it’s very common for them to seem normal one minute and not the next. They also seem normal talking to others or at doctor visits. It’s called showtiming. They can for short periods of time. Another …6 -
Re: SLUMS got me in a slump
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257674#Comment_257674 Once again, HB, your comments leave me with much to ponder. I never really considered that my Plan B may well have to be implemened d…1 -
Re: SLUMS got me in a slump
My MIL, who had physical disabilities but NOT dementia, lived with us for the last 7 years of her life. DH had a job at that time that allowed him to work from home, while i was working an outside jo…1 -
When is it time for more?
So, when do you know it's time for MC or 24 hour nursing at home? I'm dealing with my father who was previously diagnosed with VD and onsight ALZ with PTSD on top of all else. He's bee…2 -
Re: Questions for the neurologist & Can we keep it a secret for now?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257897#Comment_257897 Thank you! I'm relieved that it's possible to avoid directly mentioning the disease. Initially, I was worried there might b…1 -
Re: NHTD waiver for my Mom living with me Stage 6 Alzheimer’s
Thank you for the . So sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner, I’m still trying to navigate this Forum/talk option with other caretakers who I’m desperate to connect with.1 -
Re: Ashamed father doing bare minimum for wife, home and self
Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Yours is a very sad story and you are likely very limited as to what you can personally do to improve the situa…3 -
Re: Travel With Alzheimer’s
I just completed a miserable 12 hour drive with my pwd. It confused the heck out of her. She spent 5 solid hours laughing, scoffing, begging, repeating that we turn around. She kept telling us that w…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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