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Memory care guilt
My mom was driving and living alone 3 years ago and now can barely walk with a walker, has total incontinence, can't dress herself, and is furious I put her on memory care, where im sure frighte…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
I'm going to call them.in then morning, not to start it but to take it to the dealer. No wet places or smell of fuel!. I think it's the indicator thing. I agree that it isn't safe. I w…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Can't get the car started. Tried the Halo Bolt and the battery charger. I know I'm doing it right because I've used both before. It says fuel is low- last time I drove it, it had over …1 -
Re: Just starting infusions
My husband also has early stage Alzheimer’s. We just started the insurance approval process for the infusion. He is having an MRI tomorrow and we’re waiting to be scheduled for the pet scan. His bloo…2 -
Re: What can I do?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/60328/what-can-i-do I’m so sorry this is where you’re at with your DH. I am currently in the same stage with my MIL. I feel like we’re constantly in the bathroom o…1 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband to Alzheimer’s in August 2024. I understand how you feel. You never get over losing your Mom but in time the grief will subside and you will focus on the…1 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
Agreeing with the others - you did great! You were the one there for her! The folks here on the forum get it. and yes - for the most part, a lot of us are doing the best we can with what we've g…4 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
You were her true family. You cared for her in her time of need and you advocated for her when she went into a facility. Please understand that even if you’d been her biological child and had had sib…2 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
I am so sorry. It really is such a blow / disappointment when family members who are not involved have opinions to offer but not help. I am sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Get some rest. Take …2 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
(@psg712 Perfectly said.) Yes! We honor you, we are with you, we understand the lonely road. What a gift of life and well-being you gave your mom. As an only child myself, I know the solitude with wh…3
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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