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Re: I Would Pay Money for a Little Anosognosia
My DH is in the same place as your DW. He knows he has a ‘neurological’ disease and states almost every day that he’s losing his mind. He gets so frustrated searching for words or how to do something…3 -
Re: My lifeblood is in MC
I think what you are really feeling is grief, disguised as misplaced guilt. Your relationship has changed because of this awful disease and you won’t get that back. Give yourself time to feel that gr…5 -
Re: I Would Pay Money for a Little Anosognosia
My DW was diagnosed in March…just 6 months ago! She had an MCI diagnosis in July of 2020. It feels like it is moving so damn fast. I suppose that can be a blessing on a certain level, but jeez. Some …5 -
Re: I Would Pay Money for a Little Anosognosia
I hear you , I see my wife changing alittle every week or day. At times I say maybe she’ll stay just like this , but I know better.3 -
I Would Pay Money for a Little Anosognosia
As my DW loses her ability to speak and has started becoming more anxious and paranoid, she will say to me, "I am about to lose it all." and then she'll cry. So I cry and think of how utter…8 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
HERE…JUMPED RIGHT ONTO DOING EXCELL AND FORGOT TO POST. mY BRAIN IS NOW FRIED!1 -
fists and toes clenched
My DH has been home with me for two months after being in memory care for six months. He has started clenching his fists and toes, and he is amazingly strong. He will hold on to blankets when we are …1 -
Re: fists and toes clenched
I do have hospice help, and they are wonderful.2 -
Re: And that went well (not)
@Victoriaredux I didn’t know about that particular symptom of B12 issues. I will check that out. I get your point about the staff member. It’s a small facility, 50 apartments. 12 of which have been e…1 -
Re: Hello
he should not be left alone any time. Period. Disable his computer and phone and stop him from contacting strangers. You and he are at risk of scams or worse. You must take control. Your husband can …5
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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