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Re: Grief Differences Among Family
we are in a whole different ballgame here as out LO is my adult son who has always had medical conditions and disabilities and then age 40 was ALSO diagnosed EOAD and Mixed dementia. The things we go…2 -
Every Day My Dad Wants to leave NH
I don't know how to stop the insanity. My dad is physically disabled and almost bed bound. He keeps saying he is fine and I should pick him up and take him Home. I can't take this every day…1 -
how best to cope with continent spouse who needs help 5x per night to pee
Wondering how others have dealt with this situation. My husband is probably around stage 5 (late) or early 6, but not yet incontinent. During the day, he needs to pee every 3-4 hours, and we halt all…4 -
Re: Another missing person left an AL facility
So sad and alarming. I remember when my grandmother was lost. ( not dementia but maybe it was). She had a heart problem and we found her in the flower bed against the house. All of us were losing our…2 -
Re: Can I Do This?
I feel the same way you do @WIGO23 . I am so grateful for this site because at least I know I am not alone. Some days I think I can do it but then other days I am in the dumps. Please know you are no…5 -
Re: Can I Do This?
I try me very best every day but it is taking a heavy toll. My husband can still do his ADLs but he shadows me, goes everywhere with me, listens to my phone calls, sits and watches while I dress or b…13 -
Re: Can I Do This?
Yes, this new life is one that I do not want.7 -
Re: Can I Do This?
These are some of the saddest and most difficult comments I have read on this site. Perhaps this is where memory care facilities, hospice and any other facilities available are best used. It seems it…4 -
Re: Christmas Decorations
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262176#Comment_262176 I’m so sorry. Thanks for reminding me it could be worse. No one should have to go through this.1 -
Re: how best to cope with continent spouse who needs help 5x per night to pee
Thx for the concern. Just to clarify — he has clear light colored urine (normal), and he does have a somewhat enlarged prostate and takes Flomax (all discussed w his doctor). He does not have pain. H…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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