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Re: Anger and anxiety
Since August 2024 my husband believes his wife left him, and I have been hired as his caregiver. He is very kind to his caregiver. This condition is sometimes known as Capgras Syndrom. Generally, whe…6 -
Resentful and Losing patience
Truth, my DH and I had problems and about 10 years ago I asked him to leave and we moved to separate bedrooms. I became complacent, we shared the household expenses and eventually became friends and …9 -
Re: New here
Thank you for commenting. I’ve felt alone for so long, it feels a little better to relieve some of this weight. Sending love…1 -
Re: Betrayed
Where have you all been throughout my life. I don’t have any friends or family I can trust. You are the best people and I appreciate you all!4 -
DW despondent and feels useless
DW used to be a college professor. She still thinks or hopes that faculty or students will come to the house (or, well, she's now in MC) for her advice and guidance. The fact that they don't (she's b…5 -
Re: Rehab versus hospice
make sure your mother’s memory care will take her back1 -
Hospice care
Today I called hospice care and will be waiting to see if my DW is eligible for their care . This was a very hard decision but I feel that if I can't get my wife to eat and all the weight that she ha…15 -
Sad and scared
I am new here, and I's prefer to exist in denial but I know it's better to connect here. So here I go... My 75y.o. mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's (early stage) January 2nd, 2025. I live 4 hour…1 -
New Here & Just Trying To Keep Up
I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed and alone, and I’m so thankful to have found this group. I’m 29 and live in Georgia. My mom is 65, lives alone in Florida, and was recently diagnosed with Alzheim…5 -
Sleeping so much
My DH, age 75, is in stage 6 Alzheimer's. He is still physically in pretty good shape, just mentally compromised. In the last month he's been sleeping 18 - 20 hours per day. Is this common? Does this…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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