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Is your PWD aware they are incontinent
I know that incontinence is something that eventually occurs with dementia. I fear it is beginning for my husband. He has experienced small amounts of leakage for about a year, but it has been someth…4 -
Re: Extremely overwhelmed
Hi, @Helen1950 I am so sorry you are here, yet glad you found us, Talk with a social worker and ask about respite days at a nursing home or rehab center. Let that person know you are alone in this jo…1 -
Yes, I'm still around
Most of you will not recognize my name because my wife passed 3 1/2 years ago, and I rarely get on here much anymore. I hope everyone could make the most of the situation for Christmas. There may be …9 -
Re: Grief...
My husband passed this last June. I'm adjusting in some ways. Today, Christmas, is excruciating. I didn't expect the grief to hit so hard since this was never a big holiday for us, but I am…2 -
Re: New diagnosis
thank you all for input. We have met with lawyer and have everything in place. Our house was full with our 3 adult children and spouses along with a 4 and 2 year old grandchildren. He was very overwh…3 -
Re: “Fiblets”
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261509#Comment_261509 Wow, thank you for this!! The video brought me to tears. It's one thing to be told to "embrace their reality," but it&…1 -
Re: No Time For Grieving
So sorry about your mom. A terrible loss at a terrible time. The angry /resentful feelings are so relatable and hurts deeply because you know it’s not our loved ones fault they have this awful diseas…1 -
Extremely overwhelmed
my husband is in the hospital, I spent Christmas there. When I got home I was so relieved. However all his many tests showed he was fine. Apparently his meds are the problem. We called 911 because he…4 -
Re: At peace
I’m so sorry for your loss Metta. I’m glad you were with him and able to tell him you love him at the end. I’m sure he felt your love and devotion. 💜1 -
Re: At peace
What a beautiful peaceful passing. So sorry for your loss but what a blessing to be with him and feel that love. Sending hugs.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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