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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Good evening. Beth— Those pictures from your trip are just lovely. I'm glad you were able to get away. Mint— Good news on the garage door. I'm having mine serviced on Wednesday; it needs ne…1 -
Re: Guilt and Regret
Wow, the title of this thread triggered the tears. You expressed what I have been feeling as well. Guilt and overwhelming regret for those moments when I should have done better. It is those moments …3 -
What Is Looking After Yourself
This might seem a bit silly but it’s said to me often by medical staff “look after yourself” Could I ask what does everyone do to look after themselves. Apart from getting enough sleep which is hard,…6 -
Re: Increased appetite?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253408#Comment_253408 I do have locks now so he can't get outside, which happened several times and scared me half to death. There's nothing cons…4 -
Having a time coping with Husband
I have noticed big changes in behavior and took him to Dr. and have finally got appointment Oct 1 for neurologist. He has been throwing things away, good things, loosing thing, not knowing what day i…6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Hi everyone - happy Saturday. I'm finally up and back online. I got my covid vaccine on Thursday, an my flu vaccine yesterday at my doctor visit. Between the two of them, I was out cold from abo…2 -
Re: Says he doesn’t have Alzheimer’s
So sorry you are going through this. Although the doctor told your husband he has Alzheimer’s he may not remember it. Or he probably has Anosognosia which is a neurological condition that prevents pe…3 -
Re: Says he doesn’t have Alzheimer’s
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253437#Comment_253437 Thank you so much for your insight. I will use the phrase "early social security" from now on. That does sound better. Than…1 -
Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
We understand…some days are ok but some days it’s so overwhelming.2 -
Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
Anosognosia is the worst! Mom thought if she can push her walker she can push a lawnmower, wanted to reupholster a couch, wanted a full size toaster oven so she could bake cookies in Al, insists she …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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