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Re: Bible Verse to Lift You Up 11/15/2025
Ronnie, I appreciate your post and Bible verses. My favorite verse is Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you…3 -
Re: Giving thanks for you
I’m also thankful to this group. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t found it. I felt scared and alone until I came here. 💜2 -
A new task, self catheterizing my husband
I knew when the urologist informed my husband he needed to learn how to self cath, that meant me. The list of skills I have acquired as a caregiver gets longer and longer. It never crossed my mind th…12 -
Progression
So moms been in an Amazing ALF. She loves it. I love it it literally is the best blessing. That said recently last 6 months or so, when I pick her up on Sunday our weekly visit at my house ( I go the…3 -
Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
thanks, it’s been ruled out. Just progressing through the disease4 -
Re: Thankful
I signed in this evening feeling gratitude for the people who post on this forum, and what do I find but you saying the very things I am thinking and feeling! We are not alone, for sure. I am gratefu…2 -
Re: Terrified!
My DH (stage 6) is entering year 12 since Alz diagnosis. He is very healthy physically. All of his bloodwork is perfect. A neighbor’s wife was 19 yrs from diagnosis to passing. I try to just live in …4 -
Re: Need to say no
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259336#Comment_259336 It's absolutely okay to post! I lost my husband in January and mother in March (both had dementia w/comorbidities). This was my …4 -
My mom just said she is the most comfortable she has been in her life
I know this won’t last. She came home for a visit. We’re hanging out on the couch watching Yule log after a meal I cooked (poorly). She is on hospice, needs an aide 6 hours a day, and hardly says ful…8 -
Re: Need to say no
First Thanksgiving alone. I am not sure how to feel. I hope it is still okay to post since my husband passed. I am doing laundry and cleaning the house! And all alone without him… I6
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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