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Re: Unsure
Thanks for replying everyone. I am so sorry for posting this again and probably again. I do know what to do, just having a hard time with the guilt that I know I will feel. I feel guilty sending him …3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Carl, the moon is lovely. When we had a full moon I would always call Charles to come out on the porch to.look at it. I went to bed and started thinking about Billy. Mike had said he just stuck his h…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Beth your little car is as cute as a bug's ear. I bet it will be fun to drive. Ron, your grandson is a handsome fella. I know you are enjoying being with your grandkids. I just came in from spending …1 -
Caring for an 8 year old
My wife is 84 and is in ALZ Stage 5 with a few Stage 6 symptoms. This past year has been a steep decline. It's amazing what she can no longer do. It's not just memory (which is a serious issue), but …2 -
Re: I can’t help this pain I feel
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/249997#Comment_249997 your life sounds like mine. I have a 15 year old dog that can’t get up by himself and he weighs 50 pounds! My husband tries so help b…4 -
Re: Battling UTIs - question
I remember your wife having had problems with this and am sorry to hear that it has once again become an issue. For new readers; UTIs of can make significant changes in not only behaviors, but also c…1 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
I agree with the concern that all is not straight forward here. I urge you to document all conversations fro now going forward since verbal conversations become a matter of he said/she said. Please s…3 -
Re: Stage 7a- need to know if possible to keep them home
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250048#Comment_250048 Thanks for the update. I hope this helps give you much needed relief.1 -
Re: Stage 7a- need to know if possible to keep them home
My DH just was accepted for in home Hospice Care. Thanks to all4 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
I met with the facilities social worker, administrator, and director of nursing yesterday. There was also a woman in the room transcribing everything that was said. The administrator said they are re…7
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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