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Re: People just don’t understand
Thank you. I have learned a lot from just reading posts for a long time before I joined.4 -
Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
forgetmenotjen hey ya there i have alzy im 71 your 49 bit young to be in the same boat but hear we are.you are in a hard place now but you will learn how to except the new ,different you.learn of all…3 -
Anyone RV Camping?
Here’s the thing. Right now DH with ALZ has short term memory loss and needs detailed instructions to do tasks. But he actually is functioning pretty well. We love camping and I have been trying to d…4 -
Re: People just don’t understand
Thank you. I’m so sorry for your loss.2 -
Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
hi @shiawase12 I’m in the opposite situation - I don’t tell my DH about upcoming appointments or events until we are getting ready to head out the door! Otherwise he will be up at 4 am trying to put …3 -
Re: dont know where to start
Before my mother went to MC, she was enrolled in a Medicaid program offered through the state of New Hampshire (Choices for Independence) that offered aide visits. When she first went on the program …2 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
I’m truly sorry for the pain you are going through. I do so enjoy your sense of humor. My husband and I used to laugh so hard because he has such a quick wit and a great sense of humor.2 -
Re: Getting lost while driving
@Lgb35 Hoping for the best outcome for you. Kudos to you for taking action with what is often a very difficult situation. Long before any experience with aging or dementia I always thought loss of th…1 -
Re: Getting lost while driving
Four years ago I told my husband he had to quit driving due to having 4, yes 4, minor car accidents. At that time I didn’t suspect ALZ, just chalked it up to poor judgment. Now I recognize that the p…4 -
Re: Rehab to Memory Care
Thanks. My mom barely does any activities at her MC. They're very limited. The staff there barely talks. I know they're overworked but they seem miserable and are not helpful. They basicall…2
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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