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Re: An even sadder Day
Lordy, I feel so bad for you and DW. You must be totally exhausted. So scary how quickly things can turn. Hopefully she’s resting peacefully and maybe you can too a little. Keeping you two in my thou…1 -
Re: Christmas Decorations
She might let me just swap out the wreath on the door. I don’t know. Even if I could get away with it I’m sure I will get the stink eye and some snide comments. But there is no way she is going to le…1 -
Re: Blood test results - concerned
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259849#Comment_259849 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259849#Comment_259849 Ask if you can be put on a list for cancellations for an earlier ap…1 -
Re: Alone This Holiday?
Wishing peace to all the earthly angels who are here supporting and caring for their loved ones. How very much you are appreciated for your courage and your shared experiences. You have helped me in …4 -
Re: Alone This Holiday?
Dear Friends, I woke up thinking about all of you this morning. I am praying you can find some joy and peace today. With love, Gram3 -
Re: New
I know what you are feeling as you begin your terrible journey of this nasty disease. My DW was diagnosed with EOAD September of 2023 and the last Christmas we had was that same year. She has not rec…4 -
Re: New
Hi. This is my first time posting. My husband was formally diagnosed September 2024. He was showing symptoms for over a year before that. My question is. Is it normal to feel like I have constant hea…4 -
An even sadder Day
I'm back home, sadly, Donna didn't make it. Due to there being no traffic I got to the hospital an hour before her pickup time (better early than late). When they brought her to me she was …18 -
Re: Alone This Holiday?
Love to all of you this Christmas. I hope that some sliver of joy makes it through the heartache of caring for someone with dementia. For those who believe, i hope that the entrance into the world of…2 -
Re: Alone This Holiday?
My heart goes out to every caregiver here on the forum and beyond. I know you are trying your best (as I am ) to accept our biggest life challenge and find your way through the holidays as best you c…3
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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