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Repercussions from shunt surgery.
My husband had a shunt put in for NPH (Normal pressure hydrocephalus) in July. Before that he had early Alzheimer’s dementia. After surgery, its a lot worse. We had to put door handle locks on the do…2 -
Re: In hospital and medicine
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253288#Comment_253288 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253221#Comment_253221 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253288#Comment_253288 I…4 -
Re: Need advice
It concerns me that I will be left out of group gatherings. I voiced that to my good friend. She assured me that won’t happen. Time will tell. I get depressed as it is because everyone is off doing t…2 -
A little pick-me-up
Sometimes the smallest kindest can make you feel so blessed. An old friend from our ski club who found out my circumstances sent me a gift box with this beautiful mug. I loved the message on it and w…13 -
Re: Need advice
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253274#Comment_253274 I feel your pain. I am on a long and winding learning curve myself. Your DH and my DH sound pretty similar. We attend a local Methodi…2 -
Maintaining my marriage
My MIL has not been diagnosed that we know of but she is extremely forgetful, paranoid, and just plain cruel. She swears the doctors have told her she does not have dementia but refuses to let any fa…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Jealous of all of you with good weather. 🙂 Overcast here and there's a chill in the air. Lorita - I had a difficult time giving away my parents' clothes, and I still haven't given awa…1 -
Re: In hospital and medicine
I don't know how to word this, but the doctor let me know that he is actively dying…I don't know how long that means… I may have complained about him, but will know that he is a good guy wi…5 -
Re: Need advice
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253272#Comment_253272 Thank you HB. We moved to NC from MD in 2022. It was a good move for me, but not for my DH or “us.” I have made friends, and try to k…3 -
New to community with Alzheimers
Hi my name is Katie. I am 67 years old, from MS and diagnosed in 2018. I am moderate stage. Looking for support, coping skills and living with anxiety.3
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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