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Introduction- looking for advice
Hello everyone - I am new to this forum and wanted to introduce myself. I have been married to my DH for 28 years and have recently become very concerned about him. I feel that he may have some form …3 -
My Mom and Lifelong best friend Dx with Alzheimer’s
My mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She has been my best friend and person my whole life. This disease has changed her personality, morals and values. I am only 50 and I miss my Mom and m…3 -
Re: Memory Care, Early Retirement, or Keep Pushing On?
I think about this very scenario every dang day. I'm 58, DW is 73. I still have work life in me, am nervous about finances if I retire now, and worry even more about loss of connections for myself wh…2 -
Re: Introduction- looking for advice
The first sign that made me aware that something was wrong was when my DH came home from work and told me the guys were telling him he is forgetting the names of the buildings. I talked him into reti…1 -
Re: Memory Care, Early Retirement, or Keep Pushing On?
Bill, Wow, your message resonates. My circumstances are very similar and I am struggling with the same choices. DW is now checking the box on most Stage 6 items and I've started touring facilities. O…2 -
Re: TSA UGH! Airport Experience
I'll just say it, that infuriates me. I'm so sorry that happened to the both of you. I will say that we both wear Medic Alert bracelets and can show them when in line and have avoided DH having any i…1 -
Re: alz...the disease that is full of surprises
My mom would spin incredible stories from the past, full of mixed up details and plots from tv and names I recognized from her Christmas card list. Much of the time she thought I was her sister and s…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Good morning! I pray that everyone in the oath of Helene stays safe. I'm home now, was so anxious to get back, I drove straight through, took ne 8 hours. Sore this morning and a lot to do; start mail…1 -
Redirection on Delusions
Hello my heroic, supportive, and likely exhausted friends. DWs waving at the people on tv has gone from sad/but kinda cute, to just sad. She now thinks they are waving to her and sometimes coming out…2 -
Re: I Would Pay Money for a Little Anosognosia
Hi Cindy- it’s good to hear the other side of the coin. My DW has anosognosia and I’ve always felt it made it more difficult. But that’s me being selfish , because it has made it impossible so far fo…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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