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Refusing to shower
I have tried everything under the sun to try and help my mother (70) to shower. I have read articles, books, these discussions, you name it. I've tried things like a shower chair, washing her ha…3 -
Re: I wish you all peace
Thank you Retired Teacher - may you have peace as well. I am so thankful for you all and is the only way I am not alone.7 -
Re: Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
My DH's first diagnosis was also FTD. A follow-up MRI showed he actually had Vascular Dementia with the majority of damage to the frontal and temporal lobes. ALZ and VD are often found together,…1 -
Re: I wish you all peace
@RetiredTeacher and all, my wish for us all is peace, as well as wellness. Happiness is not on my radar but trying to priortize my own health.4 -
Re: Finally at Peace
I am so very sorry for your loss and, I suppose, at least you have the comfort of knowing he passed peacefully and with you nearby.1 -
Re: Sleeping is increasing
my DH seems to require 12-16 hours of sleep a day. I am a restless sleeper anyway, so I am lucky to get 6 continuous hours of sleep whenever I can grab them. It’s lonely. But I try to get chores done…3 -
Re: Am I The Only One
watching the one you love suffer from dementia is the most helpless feeling imaginable. I understand how you feel. I feel that I failed my husband due to my cancer diagnosis. I was supposed to care f…1 -
Re: Talking To One Who Knows
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260458#Comment_260458 Diane, I can tell you now after having several conversations it has helped. I find that I am able to discuss and share my grief more …4 -
Re: Talking To One Who Knows
Thank you for sharing this. It helps me. I would like to find someone local to talk to. Someone who fully understands. Im going to add this to my to do list.1 -
Re: Feeling lonely and loosing hope.
Sadly, treatment options are utilized with new-onset dementia. Once our LOs reach the moderate to severe stages, it becomes a countdown of the clock. I am so sorry you are losing hope, but glad you f…10
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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