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Re: Alone This Holiday?
I am always the entertainer, never the entertained. This year, with mom's unpredictable conversations & behaviors, along with my failing health, Christmas Eve finds me in bed crying. Silentl…7 -
Re: Hospital to Rehap = Late Stage of Alzheimer's
I feel it would be a burden at this moment since he is not strong to feed himself. I am willing to give the rehap two more weeks. His breathing is still not stable.1 -
Re: I've been sick. Now depressed and worried.
I’m so sorry. You need rest and someone to take care of you for a change. The toll visiting alone takes on you has to be rough and then throw in the emotional and now your physical illnesses…. it’s t…2 -
Re: New diagnosis
Good morning. I am so sorry you are dealing with both alzheimer's and a blood cancer. My husband is 74 and is also at the moderate stage and has a different blood cancer, multiple myleloma. This…4 -
Re: New diagnosis
I can’t imagine how hard this must be for you. You’re dealing with so much at once, and it’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed. I’m thinking of you.2 -
Re: Problems with aides because DH is a difficult patient
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261585#Comment_261585 As I SAID, you may not agree with my thoughts on it. Do we all have to feel the way you do? Is this not a public board where all may …0 -
Re: Minor illnesses
I totally understand that feeling and you should just put off what doesn’t really need to be done. Lots of great suggestions here on the meals. I might add that it’s hard when you don’t get the sympa…1 -
Re: DH is going to MC and I am not OK
You are also going this for your kids. They don’t want to lose you too and a large number of caregivers die before their spouses. You will still be your spouse’s advocate. You will still be involved.…5 -
Re: DH is going to MC and I am not OK
I went through all the same feelings when I placed my DH. It was SO hard and I cried a lot also. You’ve made the right decision. Write down all of your reasons and read them when you begin to doubt y…7 -
Re: I’m puzzled
thanks, what I have on my side is that she live far and evedently has no car. All I have to do is avoid the phone calls. The answering machine is not on. I need the break.4
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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