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Different respite question
Because my husband is on Hospice, I can get a three day respite. He would go to a Hospice house that is secure. My question is this: What would things be like once he came back to our home? Would he …2 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
scream scream scream !!! I too hate Alzheimer’s !!! ((( HUGS))) to your sad heart .1 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
Sending you lots of hugs…the pain is unbearable, we know. Words won't help. Just know we are here.1 -
Re: Clinginess
My DH is on Zoloft for anxiety. It’s been helpful in several ways. For instance, every two months like clockwork he thought he was having a heart attack and insisted he be taken to the ER. He hadn’t …3 -
Re: Clinginess
Oh my goodness, sharingpeace45, thank you for posting this! Yes, I can completely relate! I hadn't thought about my DH's behaviors being similar to shadowing. I do agree with terei, anxiety…5 -
Re: Newly Diagnosed Physician
Leonard, I forgot to mention APOE. I am heterozygous so I have 1 of my chromosomes with positive. My specialist at University of Pennsylvania told me I had a slightly increased chance of ARIA with tr…2 -
Re: Siblings lack of understanding
So much good information being shared here by others. This site has been the best and only resource for meaningful, real, accurate and honest information. I experienced so much of what you describe i…3 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I recently took up roller skating and I love it! Even 10 minutes zooming helps me stress so much. And I actually SMILE.6 -
Re: Thank you all who had time to listen
I am sorry for your loss. Please be kind to yourself.1 -
Re: Thank you all who had time to listen
So sorry for your loss. So glad he did not suffer. This disease in all its forms chooses its own path and usually different for each one. Your loved one's path was quite fast but the blessing is…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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