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  • Re: I am just learning my mom may have Alzheimers

    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260420#Comment_260420 Thank you very much for such useful information. As far as a trustee and will my parents have all that set up already. I highly like …
  • found out

    I just found out today that my mom has Alzheimers. she's in her 60s and yes im in my 30s but its still a shock. I had to tell my 17yr old son today. The doctors caught it early on, however its s…
  • Re: Leqembi Infusions

    sorry I’ve been absent for awhile. My DH Neurologist convinced us to continue the Leqembi infusions after his MRI showed the microbleeds were gone. He will have his 12th next week followed by an MRI …
  • Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)

    good morning Lorita if you Google taste of home white chili, the recipe will pop up.I fried up some chicken just till it was no longer pink, then I added broth two cans of any bean, I used white bean…
  • Re: Finally at Peace

    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260437#Comment_260437 There were many days I sat with my dad as he slept. Those were sometimes the most peaceful visits because his disease was resting too…
  • Re: Finally at Peace

    @Klako I am sorry for your loss. What a blessing for him to have so gentle a passing with you at his side. HB
  • Re: found out

    We cope by doing what you just did. We sought information and support. Welcome! Here, you will find fellow caregivers who have also had terrible news delivered to us. We walk together, virtually, rec…
  • Re: I am just learning my mom may have Alzheimers

    I think you are right…denial. We are very close also and I said to my sisters I have no problem quitting my job and helping her and my dad. He is 84 legally blind and has issues with his legs. She ha…
  • Re: Where do I start?

    There is a lot to do at first and it will feel overwhelming. Poster H1235 gave good advice and listed out exactly what you should do. Is the senior services doing the assessment from her doctor is it…
  • Re: Where do I start?

    welcome to the place for info and support. We understand how you feel. It’s overwhelming. You’re not lost or alone. We know what you’re going through. I’m not familiar with senior services. Is it the…

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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