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Re: Lonely but longing to be alone…
Hello-I am new to posting too. My hubby is 70 and is in the moderate stage of ALZ. I am 63. I have felt and sometimes feel the same way. Hang in there. Say your prayers for strength and patience.2 -
Re: Heartbroken but comforted DH No Longer Suffering
I'm so sorry for the loss of your DH. Praying you find peace in the coming days.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Good morning, I made sure my thermal shirt was tucked into my pants real good and put socks over the pants to make sure all mice entry was sealed before bed. I still woke up all during the night to s…1 -
Re: A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
When we visited my mother-in-law in memory care, I took videos of her with my husband. These are now cherished memories. He plays the videos often.2 -
Re: A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
Wow, great idea. I could see this expanding to messages to kids to keep and maybe letters before they lose their abilities. Wish I had done this.1 -
Re: A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
i wish I had done this. I miss hearing my DH’s voice so much so do our kids. Hindsight is perhaps good for others travelling this road. Thank you.1 -
Re: In pain, exhausted, and resentful
All of your stories remind me that although my mom's continuing decline is sad to watch, it is much less stressful than earlier stages when she would argue and resist the help that she so clearl…2 -
Re: A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
Thank you for this suggestion! Phone videos of our LO's interacting with family, grandchildren are also probably a good idea if they are in an early stage. Reading this forum has made me realize…3 -
Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
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Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
Me,too.1
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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