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Re: Thankful
I was just popping on to wish everyone a peaceful, restful holiday. I am so grateful for this forum. This forum has gotten me through. I am sad about many things it’s so good to remember the positive…3 -
Re: Thankful
thank you for saying this. My mom passed in March after I was her primary caregiver here at home with my husband. I think I’m processing a lot this Thanksgiving, thinking about what it was like last …3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Seafood paella sounds delicious! Bon appetite! I'm upset and a bit angry! Someone I've known for about 20 years called me but left no message. When I called her back, it turns out that she …1 -
Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259224#Comment_259224 thank so much for your response. I’m picking up the Seroquel tomorrow. I've been opposed to medicating my wife excessively but p…11 -
Re: Cold Intolerance
LOL I too was scrolling and saw Cold Intolerance and thought that’s me today, but reading I had given the heading the wrong meaning. I had to chuckle. I feel so bad because today I am particularly in…5 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Loss of empathy is such a sad thing to experience in our LO's decline. My PWD is my mom. I realize it must be much, much harder to handle with a life partner. Long before her cognitive issues we…7 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
So happy YOU were able to have a good visit. Like White Crane mentioned it’s the reality of the disease. My heart always aches for our grandchildren when their formerly loving Granddad is no longer a…5 -
Cold Intolerance
I tend to run hot, all the time. My DH has developed cold intolerance. I have managed to put up with the temperature here… he wears jeans, socks, slippers, a t-shirt, and a fleece jacket around the h…2 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Such lovely caring and understanding words. It’s like holding hands together, Thankyou.5 -
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
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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