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Re: I am living with a mild form of Alzheimers
Hello, Dorse— Thus far my AD journey is much the same as yours. Diagnosed in late Jan 2025. Outward, I show little or no signs of AD. PET scans were positive for amiloyd plaques. Lequembi & Donep…2 -
Re: I am living with a mild form of Alzheimers
I was diagnosed on July 15, 2025 with AD. I had the MRI, Pet scan, and neurologist testing, etc., etc. before diagnosis. I agree with you that a group sharing this early diagnosis experience would be…2 -
Re: ARIA - Do most medical professionals / EMTs know what this is???
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257679#Comment_257679 Thanks that is what I thought. I will add detailed info on my phones medical card also.3 -
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
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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