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Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
so young not fair I feel for you God Bless you and your family.1 -
Re: Moved into Stage 4
@Maru As I recall your DH came to dementia with considerable cognitive reserve. I feel like that can impact acceptance for spousal caregivers as the deficits might not seem so obvious at first. HB I …5 -
Re: Mom 89 has alz dementia is having anger and agression
Im having the same issue with my mom she's 89 and has Alzheimer's/dementia becoming very aggressive and mean towards me she's also on meds but not helping too much Im her caregiver it&…1 -
Re: Moved into Stage 4
I remember only two years ago with my wife at maybe stage 3 and us going through the steps of diagnosis; I didn't want this EOA to be the truth and my stage of denial while short lived was a muc…3 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
I am so sorry for what you are going through. Such pain and sorrow. Hugs.2 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just allow yourself to feel all the emotions, and don't try to suppress them. The "rock" he was to you is still part of your strength, and it's ok…3 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
You have poured out what so many of us here feel. I could have written those words on Thanksgiving morning at 2am sobbing and every day since then. My heart breaks for you.3 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
I can feel the pain as I read your post. Why, is the most cruel question of all. This doesn’t make sense and that’s the hard part. Gone far too soon. I’m so sorry.2 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
I am weeping buckets of tears for you, for me and for all of us here. It’s not fair it’s not real it can’t be happening it can’t have happened at such a young age to you. I am so sorry, my tears are …2 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
I am so very sorry. No words fro me will help now. Lean on others and know that you need and deserve care at this time. You provided him with excellent care and love.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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