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Long overdue update
We hit the 3 year mark in MC a couple of months ago. It's been a 15 year trip with dementia so far. I know I posted here before about how I feel so "old" because this is typically a disease…29 -
Re: Neurologist appointment 5 years in
@sandyeigo said: The appointment is with her neurologist who gave the initial diagnosis 5 years ago. It’s a good point about whether or not I have clearance to be in the room. I don’t expect my MIL w…1 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
I want to add just two thoughts that always help me; Any vows I made are irrelevant. My actions are based on who I am as a person not the other person. I have had to remind myself of these more times…3 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
I just joined this group 10 min ago. Exactly same for me. We are 52 yrs. I have him at Susan Rheem 2 days sort of. He too is a strong individual. I wish he was compliant. He can’t do most of what he …1 -
Phone Scams
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My mom forgot my name today
It's been two years in my mom has early onset and it's accelerating quickly. I'm 33 my mom is in her 60s my husband is in the military so I'm taking care of her at a distance. Until medicaid takes ov…4 -
Re: I just have got P.O.A for husband - how or if to communicate - any ideas?
Yes, he was diagnosed 3 Christmases ago. Driving is the next issue. Thank you for your reply2 -
Re: I just have got P.O.A for husband - how or if to communicate - any ideas?
You are right I phrased my post badly. I activated a POA and I went through Spectrum Generations to visit a Elder lawyer day before yesterday. I will read your post again and check I have in place th…2 -
Re: Anosognosia Challenge
I feel a little better sharing💙 I’m embarrassed to share that if we go to a place to eat I feel the need to tell them he has dementia. He thinks he acts normal. He doesn’t have a filter😱👍2 -
I just have got P.O.A for husband - how or if to communicate - any ideas?
My husband is still pretty "with it", spends lots of money at yard sales and has accounts at building supply stores. Yesterday I got POA and feel terrible - he will go ballistic when he fin…2
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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