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Dermotologist: When to Stop
My DW had a small spot removed a couple of years ago. A tiny melanoma we caught early. Her father had a bunch of these taken off over the years and it got harder to manage as he went downhill with hi…8 -
Re: Planning for Future Young moderate Early Onset Alzheimer
Thank you, HB. I completely understand that it is going to be hard to know how you feel about situations in advance. I think the thing my husband is trying to avoid is reaching a severe stage and con…3 -
Re: DH Died Last Night
I thank every one of you who responded with condolences, prayers and support. I would not have made it through Roger's illness without the support and advice I found in this amazing community. This h…6 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
I know how you feel. I had to place my husband in MC last December due to my cancer diagnosis. It’s the hardest thing I have ever done. I felt like I failed him. With the help and support of my famil…2 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
Dear Maggie M, My husband has been in MC for a little over a year. He was placed under very similar circumstances as your husband. He was in the hospital and very weak. The doctor called and told me …4 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
You have had to do what I dread most of all. It’s so sad just to think that’s what I might have to do, I really feel like I would crumble too. We have been married 54 years he is the love of my life,…4 -
Over Stimulation
My DH son and girlfriend recently visited with their 2 year old grandson and he was SO loud and rambunctious. The next morning my DH didn't feel well, said he was cold (no fever) was stumbling and ta…2 -
Re: Over Stimulation
hi. I have been on this connection thing only a few other times. This is the first I have commented. I am here because the last few days have been terrible and made us both cry. Kind of like what hap…7 -
APHASIA the sadness of not being able to communicate
My DH is stage 5 or 6 dementia with very advanced APHASIA. Within himself and between us we are very happy but it’s so sad we often only communicate by touch, smiles and often single words. He was al…6 -
Re: Need advice on companion care
So far I haven’t had any luck with a sitter. The advice given by the others is excellent. I think the important thing is that the sitter is aware that the client has dementia and that they know at le…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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