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Re: When siblings do not help
Hello, I am new here. I am sorry all of you are dealing with the same issue I am living. It's sad to see I am not alone. Since my dad passed away in 2023 I have become my mothers primary caregiv…4 -
Re: New here, young adult child looking for connection and support
I have a similar situation, where I suspected Alzheimer’s for a couple of years but the suggestions were not taken well since the doctor said my father was fine. Now there is a diagnosis and acceptan…1 -
Re: Home health care
I have two ladies, both CCA certified who come each week to be companions for my DH. One is retired with 30 years experience in Continuing Care. The other is also very experienced. I'm fortunate…3 -
Re: My husband isn’t diagnosed yet
I’ve been in contact with the patient care advocate the one assigned to us has been great, but only so much that they can do within the system. The therapist does “active listening” not CBT as advert…1 -
Re: CHERISH THOSE POSITIVE PEOPLE AROUND YOU
Over the years our once large and supportive circle of friends has dwindled to the point I feel isolated. We live in a very rural area and as friends have aged many have moved away, to be closer to f…3 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253517#Comment_253517 My DH also complains about the caregiver coming in. Yet, after I leave and return (full of guilt for leaving 2 hours ago)….I walk int…6 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I will be watching this thread closely as all the historical things I might have done to "reset" are currently not useful. It is so very difficult to take a relaxing bath when your shadow c…8 -
Re: i am so confused
welcome. Glad you’re here but not for the reason. This is the place for info & support. It is not age related. The general term is “white matter disease” & Dementia is the overarching disease…3 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
Sometimes "be sure to look after yourself" can feel like one more thing on one's to-do list. Just saying. HB9 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
the VA offered respite care so I could go do things. 4 hours each week. The caregiver came about noon and stayed until 4. I would run errands, go to doctor appts, or sometimes just go to a bookstore …6
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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