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Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
So with you, @Goodlife2025! Don’t know where you live, but we are in north Florida. While days have been cool (60’s) DH is dressed like your dear spouse - two layers of thermal underwear, two more lo…1 -
Re: Where do you go for socialization?
I initially found socialising very difficult and I was so lonely. My DH has aphasia and it’s very difficult for others to understand anything he says, people generally can’t be bothered. However pers…5 -
Where do you go for socialization?
I am thinking it would be helpful for DH and me to do more than just the normal day-to-day. We could benefit from playing cards, or a Bible study, or ping-pong. Our church is full of people who are o…2 -
Re: Putting sleep issues to bed
Thank you. Never heard of that one. Could be very useful.1 -
Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
I, too, got to the point of only telling him within a few minutes of the expected time. Another technique I learned was to use the phrase “did I remember to tell you…?”. This came from a book by the …4 -
Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
jgreen I'm in the same situation as you. I don't dare mention we might have an errand or somewhere to be unless I am ready to leave within 15 minutes. Almost nothing causes more anxiety in …4 -
Re: Constant Motion
Cindy, I posted a few weeks ago about how my DW is on her feet, walking, vocalizing, touching everything in sight from the minute she wakes up until I finally get her down at around 7 or 8. I’m meeti…4 -
Re: Grief...
Thank you for sharing the idea that "continuing to share, preserve, promote and cherish their memories…is all we have left, that is our remaining mission, that is our challenge". Having bee…1 -
Quite shocked
Hi....my dr. was not expecting a diagnosis of Alzheimers. (neither was I!) He's a great neurologist and he could barely talk. We are going to move into an retirement community that has help with…2 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
Thanks everyone. Dr said at least 4 more weeks of healing then we’ll see if there is scarring or permanent nerve damage. I have pins and needles a little bit so that’s good. It looks awful but I don’…5
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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