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My Mom passed away October 5th 2025
Hello, I dreaded the day I would be on this side of the discussion title. It's been two months and I am in unbelievable physical pain, I resigned from a easy job, am in debt, no insurance, searc…4 -
Re: Does anyone else feel this way?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74755/does-anyone-else-feel-this-way I am in the exact same place. Only, my DW was diagnosed almost 5 years ago. One of my most difficult emotions to deal with is …2 -
Re: Don't know where we are in this
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74714/dont-know-where-we-are-in-this My husband was diagnosed with AZ young early 60s. Then it was like a speeding bullet train. I kept him home for a year and a h…4 -
Re: Showtiming Is Fascinating
What amazes me is the confidence and conviction mom has. There is no hesitation, no hint of confusion, no stumbling for words, just absolute certainty that this is true.2 -
Re: Showtiming Is Fascinating
My DM seems to be a pro. She acts, reacts, speaks, and thinks perfectly for everyone else. For me, she can't remember what I told her 3 minutes prior.😢3 -
Re: Showtiming Is Fascinating
My husband is past that now but in earlier stages, he had some really interesting tales that he loved to regale people with. At the doctor’s office, he never had an ache or pain.1 -
Re: Terminal Lucidity?
I have not yet reached the point where you are, but I have been reading a lot about hospice lately, since I know it’s coming. It seems that some people improve with hospice care, even to the point th…1 -
A resource for guilt and resentment
I found a resource to help myself, and anyone who struggles w/resentment and the guilt that comes with it. As I was listening to the audiobook version of The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming-Willis …13 -
Re: Not Sure Where to Turn
Thank you! We saw a great neuropsychologist three years ago. He did two full days of testing (neuropsychological analysis) and his report said not dementia. Jo thought he was very professional and th…2 -
Re: Not Sure Where to Turn
I think you will find most doctors unhelpful on the advice front. At least, that's what I've found. The geriatric psych has been the most helpful in being sympathetic and doling out the app…5
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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