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Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259165#Comment_259165 Thanks so much for your sweet response. Currently my DH is wearing LLBean slippers with a solid sole that I can get on his feet. I ha…2 -
Re: Mom was newly diagnosed
@Marymmc Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but glad you found us. To my ear, most of what you're describing sounds stage 4-ish, aka moderate stage. The issues with using some…3 -
Swelling in ankles and feet
My DH is stage 7 and under Hospice care. His mobility has decreased quite a bit in the last month. From time to time he has had swollen ankles, and now this past week his feet are very swollen to whe…2 -
POAs and requirements for incompetence
My mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and I’ve started the planning process with her. One thing I’m struggling with and can’t seem to get a straight answer on is the wording of her health c…1 -
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
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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