Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.
Popular Posts
-
Re: in stage 8 after a fall
So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your DH. Thoughts and prayers that the Lord provide you and yours with a Peace only He can provide.1 -
Re: in stage 8 after a fall
so very sorry about the tragic turn of events for your DH and family. May he finally rest in peace . Hugs and peace to you and your family.1 -
Re: Home for the Holidays
thanks for sharing. This will help so many. 💜1 -
Re: Dogs and Alzheimer’s
It's impossible to predict how the dementia will progress. We have two large 8 year old golden doodles that we got as puppies. DH was probably in early stage dementia when we got them, but it lo…4 -
Re: End Stage
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258812#Comment_258812 No I do agree. I feel that she should be evaluated to see what her needs are. She’s on puréed food. Bowel problems, skin problems. De…2 -
Re: Move to an apt. as a second home
thank you for the thoughtful replies- this group is the best! My husband is still physically strong and active (he is 73) so we’re just not ready for MC yet. In fact, I chose a sr living community th…5 -
Re: How To Find Purpose Again?
I am in the same boat. I feel rudderless. I gave up my career to care for my DW. I can no longer go back to my career. What do I do with the time I have left? My DW also died in August and the early …2 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
I am also an incredibly private person and hoped I would not need help. But alas, my DW can be a real challenge and with her sundowners and shadowing, I couldn’t get a dang thing done. So, I bit the …4 -
Re: Can't remember my DW pre-dementia
@howhale : It helps to know that I am not alone in experiencing this.1 -
Re: How To Find Purpose Again?
It is so hard going from full speed ahead taking care of my dear wife fulltime. Every minute of every day filled with ensuring her safety and care and then the abrupt stop to completely empty days. I…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
Read more