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Re: New guy
Hi New guy, my LO is also newly diagnosed . After I learned from this amazing support site the different meanings of the numbers 1-8 I’m more comfortable identifying the actions of my loved one. My L…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
I still have not caught up. I had been walking every day and it wore me out, I'm too worn out to even read posts. One of my mother's friends is 98 years old today! I called to wish her a happy birthd…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Hello, No, I didn't know who was in the room next to ours. I figured either I do that or call the front desk who would probably do nothing. Flying, we have the ability on a monitor to see where we ar…1 -
Re: Scam phone calls
Gothic, thank you so much for continuing to share your experiences here after your sister’s passing. I have always followed your posts and learned so much from your experience in my early days here. …2 -
Re: The dementia routine
Hi. I am new and this is my first post. Probably doing this today as it was a horrible day for my DH. Maybe someone can relate and tell me what stage he is currently in. I am much younger than my DHA…3 -
Re: I did what I said I wouldn’t
Whyzit2: ⭐️🏅⭐️ You done good! After a couple years, it’s no big deal. It’s what you do when you love someone who can’t manage on their own.2 -
Re: Overwhelmed? It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden.
Thank you. I'm off to read it.1 -
Re: When is the right time to intervene?
Thank you for sharing, I've been nervous to do anything too soon, but she has been getting worse over the last year. Thankfully she already has the legal documents done and I am the POA and DPOA. I d…1 -
Re: Nights are the worst...
Thanks for responding Carl46. I do understand I need to sleep for my own health and sanity but I'm concerned he won't do well in a MC facility at this point. He is still able to dress himself, feed h…3 -
Re: Ups and downs toward the end
I’m so sorry. It’s so hard to watch them suffer. I would definitely talk to the hospice nurse. There is no reason for her to be crying. 🙏💜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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