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Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
I found it especially difficult to realize that my DH would never know how hard it was on me, or be able to comfort me or appreciate what I was doing for him. It's a lonely existence. Sending you hug…14 -
Re: Curious about spouses Insight
I’ve read that 20% of PWD retain awareness of their condition well into the later stages. The other 80% have anosognosia which has its own complications. My DW had anosognosia but this resulted in co…3 -
Moving mom this week
I am moving my mom to memory care this week and it is causing an extreme amount of anxiety. She lives with my brother who does not give her the care she needs and who is not on board with this decisi…1 -
Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
I know my DH cannot help having Anosognosia as part of his Alzheimers but WOW is it taking a toll on me. I JUST NEED TO VENT. NO ADVICE PLEASE. I have always been a person who is grounded in facts an…20 -
Re: I can’t help this pain I feel
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250110#Comment_250110 I have a few Ring cameras around the house. I had one to watch her while she was in bed, but that didn't last. I think this disease e…1 -
Re: I can’t help this pain I feel
53 roses I think excepting that the relationship has changed to caregiver is what most of us have to do, but it is not easy. You will feel like you made the switch then all of a sudden the old relati…2 -
Re: I can’t help this pain I feel
53roses, so sorry you have to experience this. It is by far the hardest thing, when our wonderful spouse no longer recognizes us and forgets we are married. I remember the first time my DH didn’t rec…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
All of us took a nap this morning. Will do it again later. JeriLynn, I didn't wear my gown. In the summer I wear patio dresses most of the time so put that on. It has two big pockets. I also put on m…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning. It's almost 6 here and just getting light— a sign that summer is winding down. Ron— It's nice you're grandchildren are so close now. They're cute kids; I love DGS's "leg day" …1 -
Auto safety
My wife is in the moderate stages. We were returning from a short trip on the interstate highway at about 70 mph when she opened the passenger door. She was seatbelted and the air pressure from the p…5
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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