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Re: Relieved, sad, brutalized, and bewildered
Sending hugs snd prayers for you and your family1 -
Re: Relieved, sad, brutalized, and bewildered
He sounds like a wonderful man. Wishing you and your family peace and strength as you navigate the end of this awful journey.2 -
Re: Early Onset
I am in the exact same position. Don’t want to overstep but want to get the help necessary. My sister is 66. I am also devastated. Found a lot of good info on this site. We also have not heard from t…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Good afternoon all. Yikes, this snow storm that's coming is going to get several of us. The last one we had 5 yrs ago we were without power 86 hr. I so don't want to do that again. We can&#…1 -
Re: Facing a Diagnosis this Week
I am the caretaker and, in spite of several chronic conditions that I have, at age 85 I am still able to take care of most things. Of course, that could change in a heart beat, which is why I wear a …1 -
Excellent information on infusion drugs
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Relieved, sad, brutalized, and bewildered
My spouse passed away yesterday. Diagnosed with MCI/EOAD after a spinal tap 11/2021 age 61 Hospice 6/2025 age 65 Died at home 1/21/2025 age 65 Early onset can go fast, but that young heart can keep g…27 -
Re: Personality changes in caregivers
My son calls every day and we talk about my husband, but we also talk about positive family activities, world events, culture and local issues. It's really a lifeline!3 -
Re: Personality changes in caregivers
I'm still in the midst of this so I'm just coping day by day right now. One of my first insights was how often dementia is misdiagnosed as anxiety and depression in the early stages. Most c…5 -
Re: Personality changes in caregivers
I am interested in your insights as a retired psychotherapist. I have come to the conclusion that nobody, who has not been in this situation can fully understand the level commitment and personal imm…5
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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