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Re: A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
I am pretty tech savvy and I have a large collection of digital photos, videos, and audios of the the many good times we had together over the years. I am glad they exist and perhaps there will come …6 -
How long has it been
I don't know any of you but I have told you more about me and my situation then I have told anyone else in the world. That seams kind of odd to me. I can't tell my own kids what is and has …18 -
Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
I'm so sorry, this disease just sucks!! I only had 1 APOE/4 variant and I go on January 30th to see if I qualify for Kislu ia treatment too. I have enrolled in some clinical trial but not heard …2 -
Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
Hello, I was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's in October at the age of 49. I've had the the test and it does show I have one variance of the APOE/4 gene and the only kind of Alzheimer…3 -
Re: Lonely but longing to be alone…
I used to have a hard time not crying when my DH made what would be considered a stupid remark or kept repeating the same thing over and over. I too miss having someone to actually have a normal conv…3 -
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
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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