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Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258542#Comment_258542 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258620#Comment_258620 Dear Metta Goodness it never ceases to amaze me on this site how so…3 -
Re: Atrophy of hands
My husband has carpal tunnel with numbing of the fingers which causes him to drop things often. He also has atrophy of both thumbs. I have given up on attempting to help or encourage exercise at this…4 -
Re: Scared of the clarity
my husband hadn’t spoken for a couple of weeks before he passed except yes or no answers. One day I patted his arm and said I love you honey, and he turned to me, looked me in the eyes and said “I lo…5 -
My DW's pain levels
Hi Y'all, My DW of 57 years was diagnosed two and a half years ago. She is currently between levels 3 and 4, in my estimation. Our GP prescribed Memantine 10 MG twice a day and Donepezil 10 MG o…1 -
Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
My first husband died of leukemia in 1999. There is no end. The first year was almost unbearable for me. I tried to eradicate it, hate it away, cry it away, pray and beg to anyone who would listen…bu…7 -
Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
Death. I've taken comfort that it means nothing more bad can happen to my loved one — all the "what ifs" are over. They made it through. Worry is over. And there is time ..painful with…3 -
Atrophy of hands
My DH is in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s and has been developing atrophy of the hands making it hard to button shirts, open jars or do a lot of things requiring finger dexterity. He is going to P…3 -
Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
Thank you all for sharing your heart here. I lost the love of my life 3 weeks ago and the grief is still so raw. We married at 19 and 21 and were together for 57 year ago. I don't know life with…5 -
Re: Bible Verse to Lift You Up 11/15/2025
Thank you all for your prayers. Believers and those unsure of what they believe still need the comfort and support the words themselves give even if they're unsure where the words come from. Tak…7 -
Re: Questions for the neurologist & Can we keep it a secret for now?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258367#Comment_258367 Hi, lisn2cats, thank you so much for commenting and sharing your story! Reading these experiences means a lot to me—it helps me feel …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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