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Re: Concern about potential surgery
Thank you for the responses. As for my DW, the prolapse is significant but doesn't effect her life. There is no pain or other discomfort. We have two appointments next week to decide the best pa…7 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
Alcohol makes dementia so much worse. I placed my DH in MC in 2020 because I could no longer care for him. He was taking Xanax so I didn't have to worry about withdrawal symptoms. He improved so…3 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Unfortunately, this is the reality of the disease. Our loved ones lose the capacity to feel or express empathy as well as other emotions. I am starting to see this in my own husband. Normally when I …7 -
Concern about potential surgery
My DW has a condition that may require a hysterectomy or other type of surgery to correct a pelvic prolapse. I'm terrified that the surgery may accelerate her decline. To this point, nearly 5 ye…2 -
Re: How To Find Purpose Again?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259203#Comment_259203 Thank you for sharing your approach to preserving the memory of your sister. I too use writing to help my grief and to put my thought…2 -
Re: How To Find Purpose Again?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258850#Comment_258850 My husband was a veteran so my list includes those things. Other non military things: I donated money to the Alzheimer’s Association …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Good morning! Iris, during my Dr’s assessment I was wobbly with my eyes open and he had to catch me when I closed them. During a hallway walk I was dropping my left foot and if pulled over I would no…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Good morning’! Sandy, I’m so sorry to hear about your fractured vertebrae. If you remember I ruptured two disks in my neck putting my pants on and took a fall. Nerve damage even has the pain running …1 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Hi, @Biggles and @tonyac2 You both brought home what I’ve been witnessing and not able to put into words. Every once in a while I see some type of caring or loving emotion in DH and I have to stop an…7 -
Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259208#Comment_259208 Thank you for your response. Your posts have helped me through all the stages and you're still helping me navigate stage 8. I th…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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