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Re: Federal Alzheimer's Research Defunded
It’s so freaking unacceptable on so many levels💕💙It’s not political, it’s science, it’s people’s lives and we are getting so close for our future generations.8 -
Our Last Mile
Well forum mates - friends, there have been many near-misses and false alarms on this long journey. My beloved DH has fooled us many times, or let's say trickster dementia has. Some of you will recal…21 -
Re: Overwhelmed
I am so sorry and send my best wishes for you. My DW was diagnosed with Early Onset at age 55. She is now age 62 and in stage 7. It has been a long and ever-changing journey. She is still at home but…4 -
Re: What to Do When My Grandmother Brings Up Her Dead Brother
At a certain point, what we can offer is just comfort and security. My sister's bond with me is stronger now than it has ever been—her husband says I'm "deeper in her brain" than he is. We …2 -
Re: What to Do When My Grandmother Brings Up Her Dead Brother
My mom is 99 and has dementia. She wanted me to have a cocktail party and invite all of our dead relatives not knowing they were dead, I played along and told her they don't eat much and we should se…1 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
I want to comment on this post from a perspective of someone who has reached a point in the journey where my dreams of the future are being fulfilled. I went through all the same thoughts of a life p…6 -
delusional mother being abusive towards me
I am so worn down by my mother's constant accusations, and although I know its a disease it still hurts so much! She doesnt have anyone else, so I am her main source of care- I get her groceries, do …4 -
Confusing Wishes
Hello, new here. I've been reading comments on this forum for awhile which have been VERY helpful, and I finally decided it's time to get on here and start asking advice/thoughts and maybe share my e…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
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Re: Dreaming of the future
Your post was so uplifting. The Lord has been my strength through this as well. My faith has grown stronger as my husband and I walk through this. I always feel like I’m betraying him when I start to…5
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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