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Update posted in comments - Move forward with hip surgery for DH?
I'm still not positive what stage my DH is in, but guessing stage 4 with some symptoms on 5 creeping in. Some days he seems close to "normal" and then there are days that are the oppos…8 -
Re: New to this whole thing
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253494#Comment_253494 OMGosh, this is exactly what I need to help me focus on what I need to work on. My 63 yo husband was just diagnosis with Alzheimer�…3 -
Is There An Organization That Rates Home Care Agencies
Hello. I am starting to consider my home care options. My husband was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimers last month. Like many people, I want to be able to keep him home for as long as possible bu…2 -
Re: I wish you all peace
it’s 9:30 at night and we’re in bed. Been here since 6 or so just like every night. The DW mumbles and grunts. Gets up and down. Even with the meds. Then drifts into a semi conscious state where the …6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)
I finally have an appointment with a neurosurgeon. After the phone call, I noticed it’s the same day as yesterday pulmonologist. Shouldn’t be a problem, in fact save me an extra trip since they are j…1 -
Re: Feeling lonely and loosing hope.
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74809/feeling-lonely-and-loosing-hope If your finances allow, I would begin to look into paid companion care now. Depending upon where you live there may be an ove…7 -
Husband recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
I would love to hear from others who have been a caregiver for your loved one with what I need to do, be aware of, or what was the biggest help for you as you began your journey.3 -
Knowing doesn't change the losses
I am recently DX'd w/ early onset Alzheimer's (who I call Al, who is friends with my other guy ARThritis). I am a Former Alzheimer's specialist serving as the director of a local Alzhe…4 -
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
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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