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Re: My DH is wanting to spend every minute with me
Thanks Cindy Bum! I have tried 2 caregivers and they both were young and did not work out. My DH says he feels bad because I want to get away from him. I tell him it’s helps me and I so appreciate wh…2 -
Re: Early onset Alheimer
DH was diagnosed at age 60. We ended up getting the spinal tap done as that made it easier to get him qualified for SSDI. Two years on SSDI and you are able to be on medicare - even if it's too …2 -
Re: Take a cruise?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258930#Comment_258930 I love your positive attitude and yes it always might be the last time you get that particular opportunity. If you think you can hand…2 -
Re: Start of incontinence
DH had urinary incontinence and then fecal incontinence. It's about to break me. This is a cruel disease.3 -
Re: Grief Counseling: Yay or Nay?
there is an organization called Grief Share that has both online and in person support groups. Many in person groups are held at churches. I am looking to attend one in person. There is a small fee. …1 -
Re: Worn out and stressed out
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259123#Comment_259123 that’s what I’ve been doing. I dropped it down to one visit a week. But that visit is stressful. My daughter goes once a week, and on…3 -
Is a formal diagnosis needed?
How important is a formal diagnosis? My best guess is she's stage 4 or 5 from what I read. but does ALZ vs dementia, vs old age really matter? she is 82, still living on her own, though that nee…1 -
Re: Feeling sad and drained.
I am glad you came here to share. I’m really sorry you are experiencing this and finding yourself in the caregiver seat most days. It’s a lonely place to be, but also an important one. You can provid…3 -
Worn out and stressed out
Hello all. I’m currently dealing with an 87 year old father with dementia. He has fallen at home about 15 times this year, and ended up breaking his hip in July. I moved him into assisted living as I…5 -
Early onset Alzheimer
My brother 62 has been diagnose with Early On Alzeheirs could someone share what does a through evaluation look like: what does the team who would look over his care look like: what are question he s…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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