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Re: I don’t know what I’m doing
"I don’t want this to be my life. I know it sounds selfish.. I just want my life back before all this happened. I am always thinking about my family and I am always trying to fix things, but I c…1 -
My first post - coping as a young person in a family with a history of alzheimers
Hello, I am a 24 year old woman who helps to care for my grandmother who has alzheimers. I live about 3 hours from her, my mom and grandpa are her primary care givers. I make trips to visit about onc…2 -
Re: New to Alzheimer's
Yes, that was my first symptom as well. ugh!!! It's so frustrating!1 -
Re: The Constant Digs
Ditto! This sounds like a great idea! Better than crying which seems to be my involuntary go to reaction lately. Btw, that doesn’t work!1 -
Re: The Constant Digs
I love this! Going to give this a try.1 -
Re: How do I get my smelly DH to put on clean clothes?
This problem was solved when he started soiling himself. I am able to get his clothes off and get him into the shower so I can hose him down. He ends up getting a few showers every week. the house sm…2 -
Re: The hurt from letting go
This is something I can really relate to. All the doctors say that socialization is important, but my DW struggles to put together a coherent sentence, let alone follow a conversation. Most of my att…3 -
Re: Loneliness, Fear & Sadness
“Amen” to many responses! I really hate the person I become when I break under the weight of my DW’s symptoms. So common for her anger to escalate no matter how I respond, and no matter how many atte…3 -
Re: The hurt from letting go
This certainly tracks for me. My poor DW said to me this morning, "I feel like I don't fit in." Had a friend visiting this weekend, who we both love. DW can't keep up with conversations any…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Hi… Recipe from the non-cook; Raos marinara with a little butter and a splash of red wine Jeri…glad you are better GG…what about Madjool dates? Everybody…Madjool dates do a great job of keeping your …1
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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