Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.
Popular Posts
-
How he parts his hair -
So much of Alzheimer’s is heartbreakingly sad, especially when our loved ones stop generating conversations, but occasionally something is said that causes heartfelt mirth. I shower, dress, and most …11 -
Re: Sudden changes
You did a really loving thing for your mom. This is my first time on this support site and yours was the first topic that I read. How you are feeling is normal but heartbreaking and I’m right there w…2 -
Re: My mother is dying and taking me with her!
Hello and thank you for your insight. I think I worry because I see how the disease has ramped up over the past 2 years. She has become more dependent upon others and being in a facility where there …1 -
Re: My mother is dying and taking me with her!
Thanks, you’re absolutely right! It’s hard to even take breaks , the guilt in not seeing her is overwhelming! I’m getting better and on a bit of a hiatus now, it will be short lived because even thou…1 -
Re: Ftd
Wow, I wouldn’t blame you for wanting to just leave. Remember that it is not him but the disease that has taken control over him. He has no idea that he is hurting you. If I was in your shoes, the fi…3 -
Re: I'm ashamed of myself.
They are always locked unless it's Friday morning and the gardener is there. When he's here Jazzy's in the "sealed up" house. If DW unseals the house, like she did this morning, letting Jaz…3 -
Re: Turning Corners and Crossing Bridges
First, a huge thank you to all that have commented on this post. I am in the midst of this process right now and have leveraged your insights! My DH is somewhere in about stage 6 FTD Bv (early onset)…1 -
Re: First Waking Thought
As the originator of this thread discussion, I want to thank everyone that validated my feelings and shared their own. Just articulating my truth, having others acknowledge it while contributing thei…6 -
Re: Sudden changes
Thanks for the insight, everyone. I didn't realize how long it would take for her to recuperate. I will speak to the staff and request a follow up UTI test. I know that the prognosis for dementia is …2 -
Re: I'm ashamed of myself.
Putting Jazzy to sleep would break DW's heart (mine also); however, if it gets to the point where DW lets Jazzy out front then we might have to go that route. I'm hoping that never happens. I'm worki…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
Read more