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Re: Scam phone calls
Those scum call all the time. My wife doesn't answer the phone, so it's not a problem for us. Some people have turned off the ringer. If it's someone legit, they will leave a message.1 -
Re: Driving
Most states allow you to report unsafe drivers to the DMV anonymously. Just Google “how to report unsafe driver to DMV” and your state and it will tell you what you need to do. If he has been diagnos…1 -
Re: New territory and things are changing
My mom said she was perfectly fine doing her own nails, we just needed to let her use the dremal tool on them (not happening). It might be something you could use on your husband. Some podiatrists us…1 -
Re: Getting desperate
Hello Pumka so sad you have had to find this group, on the strength of that this is such an amazing group all with the same challenges and full of care, support and suggestions if you want them. You …1 -
Re: Grief after loss of mom with Alzheimer’s
I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. Welcome to the forum, though I am sorry for the reason you are here. I lost my father to Alz in 2019. My ex-husband (the father of my sons) died July 16, 2024…3 -
Grief after loss of mom with Alzheimer’s
Hi there, new to the support forum and hoping I can find any whom are dealing with the grief of losing a mom to Alzheimer’s. I was her sole caregiver for nearly 7-10 years. I’m hoping there’s some ot…3 -
DH has the flu
My husband is stage 6. Started coughing, fever- I took him to the urgent care today, yes he has the flu. It seems his dementia has gotten so much worse when he started showing flu symptoms. I’ve hear…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
here and planning an outing to the bank drive through…fist time out doors in 2 weeks. Lorita you had rubella and it will provide no immunity from measles. I gave up using any kind of mop years ago. I…2 -
Re: New territory and things are changing
Why oh why are they so uncooperative? 😂😂 It has been driving me crazy. My DH needs help with so many things, but then gets angry when I help him. I put his socks on the wrong feet 😳. I put his shoes …3 -
Re: New territory and things are changing
I can relate! I just cannot deal with feet, toes and crusty dry skin! My stomach starts to churn! DH was complaining that his toes hurt - his nails were so hard, curled and long that they were diggin…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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