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Re: Considering Alzheimer's as a spiritual journey
I'm lighter, more available to friends and partner.1 -
Considering Alzheimer's as a spiritual journey
Found this on Google, and thought it'd be a useful perspective: Alzheimer's is viewed as a potential spiritual journey for both the person with dementia and their caregiver, offering opport…2 -
Re: What do you wish your LO could know about you, do for you, or say to you?
I agree. I'm having difficulty accepting the Alzheimer's diagnosis that I got 4 months ago after having cognitive testing, MRI, lab, and Pet Scan. How to accept this horrible diagnosis???2 -
Re: What do you wish your LO could know about you, do for you, or say to you?
First off, just you reaching out for advise shows how much love and respect you have for your dear LO. I guess the next thing that I would want, is to be treated as normally as possible for as long a…4 -
Re: New diagnosis
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74563/new-diagnosis Jessie, so sorry to hear about your situation. If you’re truly ‘alone’ - no family, etc. then you need to bring some help in at least once or t…1 -
Re: New diagnosis
Hi Ella - Thank you so much for responding. I know this disease seems to be everywhere, but I still very alone. I am definitely going to contact my neurologist and if needed get a second opinion. I&#…2 -
New diagnosis
I'm 72 years old. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in September 2025. My neurologist said I will be at this stage 2 1/2 to 3 years. Then I will progress to next stage. I'm not eligible…3 -
Re: Recently Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
I was diagnosed with early onset dementia at 49. I hope to be in a clinical study for a cure.2 -
Re: Just diagnosed
Ok,Steve First of, thanks for joining our ALZ support group you found the right place. Have you spoken with your doctor about next steps?- it's important to start treatment early. Larry2 -
Re: Just diagnosed
Dementia or Alzheimer's? I understand there is a difference. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 4 months ago. I am having such difficulty accepting this diagnosis, therefore, I do understand …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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