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Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
My wife started referring to her sister as her aunt. At first I would correct her but soon realized it made no difference; I knew who she was talking about. This was just another indication of the pr…2 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
That is a tough question. My husband doesn't know who I am by mid to late afternoon every day now. He thinks I'm a visitor or co-worker, and wants me to take him home or help him call his w…5 -
Re: Start of incontinence
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251846#Comment_251846 You may be able to handle the incontinence now, but that is not the endpoint. Sooner or later his condition will change and confront …3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Ron, I hope you enjoyed the cake! I was proud to get it out of the pan without messing it up! Cake making isn’t my specialty but for some reason I woke up thinking “ I’ve got to make a cake today “. …3 -
Re: My DH is wanting to spend every minute with me
I am new at posting. I have read your comments and find myself very much in the same situation. My DH has an appointment next month for a diagnosis to take place. He is confused, irritable, depressed…2 -
Re: Dogs and Alzheimer’s
We rescued Jazzy when she was 16 months old and (thankfully) house broke. At the time DW had just been diagnosed with dementia (she's at level 6 now). Jazzy has been a wonderful addition to our …1 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
Hi, @Kat63, I am so sorry you have reached this stage. I am not there just yet with DH. I think the recliner is a great idea. Getting in and out of the chair and also being able to raise his feet sho…3 -
Re: His Battle Has Ended
I'm so sorry for your loss. The overwhelming pain of missing our loved ones coupled with the understanding they will not suffer from the sometimes years in the final stages is so heart-wrenching…2 -
Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
Thanksgiving is 2 days away. I have friends coming for an easy day of football, simple food, crafts... I just want to cancel now. It sounded good a week ago when we hatched this plan, but now it just…5 -
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
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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