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Re: Meet N Greet
Welcome to the forum no one wants to be in! This forum saved me. I've been here almost 4 years and have learned so much. Dare I say, kindred spirits in the same lot. We may be on different boats but …5 -
Re: She walked out
Have you confirmed that she is at her daughter's place? Many PWD pack their bags and wander away, but they don't know where they're going. If she has a dementia diagnosis, she needs supervision and p…5 -
Re: Paying for MC
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73389/paying-for-mc Even though I’m older I am in the same position. I am 68, my husband 81. We would basically have to use up our life savings. That would put me …3 -
Re: Feeling overwhelmed and tired of dealing with this disease
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73343/feeling-overwhelmed-and-tired-of-dealing-with-this-disease I could have written this, I wish I could help you. I believe this disease is worse on the spouse.…5 -
Meet N Greet
Hello, We are Scotty and Rachel. Married for 41 years. Rachel has been diagnosed with Mild Dimentia. We are new to this community and look forward to interacting , supporting and sharing. Our journey…11 -
Paying for MC
we are in the earlier stages but I see so many of you talking about placing your LO in MC. How are you affording it? I am 55 and I can’t see spending all of our investments (which are not huge amount…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
Judith, I have a couple of step stools very similar to yours-' a two step and a three step that open up and have something to hold onto. I was looking for a little stool you just step up onto.. I jus…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
Lorita….( I hope others realize that we have been friends for 10 years here) When you are alone and old you must figure out new ways to do things i e order smaller amounts for frequently or figure ou…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
Happy Friday my porch friends. Hot, hot, and hotter here. I guess that means I can get my ironing caught up because its too hot to do anything! Iris thanks for sharing your pictures. I've looked at t…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
I need a keeper! Any volunteers? My groceries were delivered and got all of them inside except a 24 pack of Pepsi, big box of Moist 'n'Meaty and 32 can case of catfood. Instead of using the dolly to …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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