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Re: I am still waiting for the actual diagnosis
It took me 3.5 years from when I first noticed memory issues and mentioned it at my primary doctor’s appointment, about a year after I retired from teaching at 59. Several months later I had my first…1 -
What the …?
so I’m sitting here making dinner for my DH with VD after taking him to the movies-aka date😁 that he said it was so good to when we got home (5 minutes) to it was ok . I know he didn’t remember it b…12 -
Accusations
i am new to the group….my DH has early stage dementia..he hasnt been tested as he refuses…the accusations and delusions are getting much more frequent..the dr prescribed meds for his anxiety but he i…10 -
New to Alzheimer's
Hello all thank you for providing a network of caregivers to help guide others through this horrible disease. My grandfather was officially diagnosed over a year ago with Alzheimer's. I am his M…2 -
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
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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