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Re: Any spouse caregivers of Alz patient with teens in the house?
DH was diagnosed as our eldest was just going to college and our younger was in 11th grade. This was 4 years ago. They are doing okay. I'm sad that their dad will not be there for the large milestone…5 -
Re: Long overdue update
I haven’t been on here in a couple of years. My wife was a dementia victim for over 16 years and went to stage 8 May 5 2024. Tomorrow will be her first Heavenly Birthday. She was in MC for her last t…7 -
Title Co Trouble
My DH has vascular dementia, and he’s wheelchair bound since his stroke in July of last year. He lives with me at home and I move him around with a hoyer lift. I do my best to make his life as enjoya…2 -
Re: Long Distance Mom has Dementia, and I am the only Child
You are smart to move her to you. That won't be the last incident. I had to meet the ambulance at the hospital so many times in the later stages of mom's Alz. For many middle class home owner type fo…1 -
Is it necessary for Nurologist it ask same questions that upset patient everytime?
some of you know me as I always have lots of questions but for those of you who don’t know my situation it’s that my wife , I feel , is handling this nitemare much better then most that being said I …2 -
Re: Decompressing after a tough visit
Oh, yes, I know. All too well. What a horrible disease. I sort of manage my own feelings by (1) visiting often enough that I am rarely surprised. (Witnessing the situation firsthand is maybe a bit de…3 -
Re: Dementia, meds, alcohol
Everyone here has given you sound advice and given the complicated medical history best handled by a professional. So first, I am glad you are looking into it with the doctor… BUT I will add my DW is…8 -
Re: Freedom feels so good!!
boy do I hear what your saying!! Sad but I’m starting to understand it is what it is. Keep the faith3 -
Re: Decompressing after a tough visit
We started dating in 1972 at the age of 17; married in 1976; diagnosed in 2016; in memory care for 18 months; now on hospice. The door is only locked at night; an elevator takes me to her; a code is …6 -
Re: Reminders that don't remind.
My DH has dementia and recently a very close friend was diagnosed. I know lists just don’t work for DH. I was with my friend one day when another friend called her. They were very irritated that she …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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