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Re: Questions about taking Donepezil Brand names: Aricept
Hi. I have Alzheimer's and have been taking Memantine and Donepezil for about 3 years. I am on the start of my second month of Galantamine and I experienced something yesterday that I have not e…1 -
Re: Alcohol and dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258445#Comment_258445 Your story gives me hope that we could delay the dementia progression if he will quit drinking. I admire your perseverance and devoti…2 -
My Mom Died November 1st
Hi everybody, I have been reading these posts for years. My mom had Alzheimer’s for about 15 years. 3 years ago, my father died and I took over the caregiving for my mom. She was bedridden for those …15 -
Re: Social support?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255737#Comment_255737 Unfortunately, if you don't live in a metropolitan area, there are none. The closest one to me is 1.5 hours drive away. I could …2 -
Re: Social support?
The alzheimer's diagnosis has been a difficult one for me to put to rest… The decision on whether to get the infusions has been difficult one to as we don't know what to expect either way.1 -
Re: Social support?
I was diagnosed 9 months ago, and am 66 years old. I çhose to take lequmbi infusions. I'm concerned about my future, but taking things day by day .2 -
Re: Social support?
Watson 1 How are you doing 2 yrs. after diagnosis?? I was diagnosed 3 months ago. Of course, I'm concerned / insecure about the future. I try to just focus on the present, but it's difficul…1 -
Re: Social support?
Would you share any groups or support that I may not be familiar with? I was diagnosed with Alz 3 mo. ago. Thank you1 -
Re: Social support?
support i am a 2 year plus alzy, am part of 2 zoom groups with other alzys plus once a month local alzy group get together with care partners as well. its very important to reach out to this kind of …1 -
Re: newly diagnosed.
I'm so sorry that you find yourself so unsupported - it sucks when the people around us minimize or ignore or even deny the terrifying reality of this diagnosis. It also took me more than 3 year…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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