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Re: Thank you all!
Oh my goodness, I am glad you both are safe! I understand your heart is broken, but you absolutely did the right thing…they will hopefully get him squared away on some meds that will help, and you ca…2 -
Re: Thank you all!
I am truly sorry you had to go through this. I can imagine the stress that caused you. I hope they find a medication regimen that suits his needs with no adverse reactions. I am sending you a virtual…1 -
Re: Slow fade
I am right there with you. My mom hasn’t gotten to where your mom is yet, but she’s moving in that direction. I feel farther away from her. It’s such a huge change for you - you are with someone whos…2 -
Re: Looking to connect first time . New
That was well said. I can't say why friends seem to pull away. There are likely too many reasons to try to suggest them. I guess that makes the ones who stay in contact even more valuable to us.2 -
Your humor for the day...
I posted a few days ago a question about men's briefs and it was suggested that I purchase male "guards" as a way to combat the beginning urinary issues….several people answered, and then, …7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
Hello everyone, sorry I haven't posted lately but I'm still recovering from my bought of the flu. It tossed me for a loop. I sorry 10 days in the hospital on my back they had to use the lift to get m…2 -
Re: Now I have time to be sad
Very very well said. Feel a bit less lost and alone reading this. My mom is safe, but that means she is just drifting away, and I hate it. When there was all the drama of getting her safe it felt lik…2 -
Re: New here and overwhelmed
@ Cat1t and JustLive. My DW with EO was diagnosed at age 48. There are no words for how terrifying the first few months after the initial diagnosis can seem. How can this be happening at such a young…1 -
Re: Scared and unsure
it’s scary for sure when we see our rock crumbling before our very eyes 😔the first thing I did after noticing forgetfulness was get a real diagnosis from our Neurologist. That was not easy but there …1 -
Re: Feeling stuck - Drugs, gambling, elder financial abuse, mental health??
Sorry for the late response, @v3 ; we lost power on Sunday and it wasn't back on until Monday night. This really has turned into our Winter of Discontinent! Thanks for all of your suggestions! I had …1
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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