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Re: Facing a Diagnosis this Week
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258485#Comment_258485 Thank you for sharing your story and your suggestions. I will definitely put this advice to good use and get the book you suggest. I …1 -
Re: Facing a Diagnosis this Week
I just signed up here and already feel supported. My husband was diagnosed last month with Alzheimer’s. He is in an early stage. He had been undergoing extensive testing since July, and although I kn…5 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
I’m not quite there, but honestly, as much as I want (or think I want) me time, I do get some already and really don’t want strangers coming into my home. We have also always done everything together…4 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
I think all of us have conflicted feelings about leaving our loved ones in the care of someone else. Some of it is guilt for being "selfish". Some of it is the thought that no one else can …6 -
Re: All the "firsts" at once
So sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. Firsts are very difficult. My husband passed in August 2024. My seconds are coming and they’re not getting easier. Our 40th Anniversary would have been De…1 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
We have a clearner come in every other week. I need the help but I also find it intrusive. So, yes, on the mixed feelings. I am pretty sure that will also be the case when I have to have a companion …5 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
Dear Biggles, I feel the same way, even though we have a wonderful CNA who has been with us 10 hours/week for 6 months. My DH and I went everywhere together. Last week I tried my first solo walk in a…6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Morning, got back to sleep and slept well. Looks like a beautiful, warm day on tap. In have some floorrobe, too. I need to straighten up the linen closet. I know there are years old things in there. …1 -
Re: Walk With Bill_2001: 10 Years as a Caregiver
I won't walk with you because it would be too painful. However, I have shared the cavalry is not coming with others.1 -
Re: Walk With Bill_2001: 10 Years as a Caregiver
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74276/walk-with-bill-2001-10-years-as-a-caregiver This is so thoughtful and eye opening. I’m at the beginning of my DH diagnosis and mourning what I’ll be giving u…1
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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