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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good morning. Bright and sunny here this morning. We had a powerful storm with lightening and tornado warnings around dinnertime last night. 4" of rain in less than an hour. It wasn't too bad he…1 -
Re: Long post. Beautifully written. 💜
We keep all DW clean clothes laid out on the bed in the guest bedroom because dresser drawers and closets don't really work anymore. Tonight DW was in the bedroom, grabs a pair of clean underwear, an…3 -
Re: Motor Skills help
Thank you all! I knew the brain trust here would have some experiences to share. The worst part of this disease is the lack of a timeline or reliable progression rates. We are figuring it out as we g…3 -
Re: “Borrowing” memories that aren’t their own?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/247420#Comment_247420 I totally get this. Logically, I know what I'm supposed to do/not supposed to do, but in the moment, I sometimes have an emotional re…2 -
Re: What has changed in a year and a half
Thank you JeriLynn66. I am grateful to share that My family and I are safe. My community is hurting. I am definitely shaken. I will write soon. Peace and grace to you all ❤️2 -
From Kerrville, I Thank You ALL for your Thoughts and Prayers
Greetings everyone. My family and I are safe and accounted for. I'm sure you are aware of the tremendous damage in Central Texas. The loss of life is unimaginable and heartbreaking. I am grateful to …10 -
Re: Long post. Beautifully written. 💜
Tears are streaming down my face. I relate to all of it. I feel such a kinship with all of you going through the same thing as I am. My heart is heavy but I feel the support. Ty for the post Diane an…4 -
Long post. Beautifully written. 💜
From Michael J Whelan who is fighting cancer and his wife has Parkinson’s. “I'M SO TIRED! There’s a moment in this journey when denial dies quietly in the corner, and hope, the stubborn candle, flick…13 -
Post-hospital exhaustion for caregiver?
My father was in the hospital for two days last week. Admitted through the ER. There’s a lot to say about that—especially about the shocking lack of training by doctors to deal with a patient who has…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
What busy days you are all having… Ron….Bravo I am downstairs for the first time and feeling better for the first time. Amazing how something not serious can bring you down!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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