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Re: Heart Breaking
I am so truly sorry. I am not at that stage with my DM but know it is coming. 😢 Mom is currently at the point of misusing words, constantly saying, "You know what I mean." Sadly, I don…6 -
Re: Merry Christmas?
Thanks everyone for your input. My DH believes his wife went away with a bunch of men in August 2024. So the Christmas tree is a way of trying to connect. He’s still hoping he’ll see his wife during …5 -
Re: Merry Christmas?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260249#Comment_260249 Tucson Anne that does sound so comforting. Thankyou. Instead of fighting it be gentle and kind to yourself. I still have to get used …2 -
Re: Merry Christmas?
Sad but likely that it may be best not to celebrate holidays/special days anymore. They are just too difficult for our loved ones, My opinion extends to facilities too!!!!1 -
Re: Unprepared
I feel your pain , my wife no where as bad as your situation but everyday I think of what’s next most times I feel nothing will get worse but I know better. God Bless you and peace to your loved one.…6 -
Re: In pain, exhausted, and resentful
She is very old school about her groceries, insisting that the paid shoppers just pick up items without inspecting them like she does. The specialists office was the one who set up the portal with th…3 -
Unprepared
With every decline, I feel so unprepared. I know what is coming, and yet each decline surprises me and breaks my heart. DH was accepted for hospice at home in September. I didn’t think he would quali…26 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)
Yes, she lives alone and should not….part of the problem.1 -
Re: Heart Breaking
I feel it too, Biggles. The anticipatory grief is constant now. Hugs5 -
Re: Merry Christmas?
I totally understand the lack of enthusiasm for holidays or occasions to supposedly celebrate. Tomorrow is our 53rd anniversary. DH with ALZ has no way of remembering and I just don’t want to even br…4
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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