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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 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
Good morning. Ron— I hope you can get your Medtronic device working and that it can replace some trips to the office. Staph after a heart procedure is scary; that's part of the extra precaution aroun…1 -
Re: New here and overwhelmed
I'm new to all of this. I'm a caregiver for my DH. He was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers last year. He just retired from running a successful business for 30+ years. I'm still working full tim…2 -
Re: Not taking it well...
Hi I too was and still am a very private person outside this forum. This is such a good platform to share, vent, even cry, I was nuts before I found this very knowledgeable and caring group. The symp…2 -
Re: Travelers to Unimaginable Lands
Thank you so much @AlzWife2023 for verbalizing my reality. I been kind of here for 2 years, but hubby hasn’t been right for at least 5. I’m always thinking to myself, why can’t I just accept this. I’…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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