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Re: Help!
Thank you M1. I truly appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge. I feel so badly for him but know that I have reached my limit, and I am just trying to survive. I am going to take a break …3 -
Re: DH now stage 6
Thank you all for being here. I hope that those who never experienced this disease, never do. I’ve learned so much and gained much wisdom that I pray I never have another journey like this one again.…6 -
Re: DH now stage 6
I thank you for sharing your feelings. I wish I had words to help you feel better. I hope that placement of your DH goes well and that it will give you some space to take care of yourself.1 -
Re: Memory care visits
There’s not much you can do, especially as she deteriorates. Now that my step-dad is gone, mom and I often work on a puzzle in the common room. I will get her grocery list. I will ‘fix’ things such a…1 -
Re: Memory care visits
our visits have evolved over time, from practically none the first year, to daily now that she needs assistance with meals. For a while I came for lunch and then we’d do something afterwards, like an…2 -
Re: UTI or Just a Progression of the Disease.
Thank you all for your helpful thoughts and information. I did do a home test (very difficult at best) No UTI. He is comfortable, no pain and is drinking water a little at time and eating somewhat as…1 -
Re: DH now stage 6
This disease is so mean. So damn mean. You have done so much for your DH, your soul mate. You've made his journey as smooth as you can make it and given him so much love. I know I'll feel guilty when…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Love that river pic… Biggles…my husband was a navy pilot and we sailed also but just locally Well….looks like the flip house is not going to flip just yet. Long story and not at all interesting. It i…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Finally able to watch grandson!6 -
Just Diagnosed with AD
Good Morning, New to this group. I was just diagnosed with AD (early stage). I am 60 and I still function at a high level. Because I can function at a high level, it is very difficult to accept this.…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
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