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Re: Early sign of dementia is loss of Executive Function
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262411#Comment_262411 I can relate. Went through all of the same things, and I am feeling like I have no time either5 -
Re: Early sign of dementia is loss of Executive Function
It has become painful watching my DW as she is preparing for her day downstairs. Her routine is to make a cup of hot liquid to sip on. She struggles standing in front of the counter trying to figure …8 -
Re: Early sign of dementia is loss of Executive Function
Diane this is our story for sure DW age 49, with very early on set and coming to the end of stage 5. In recent months I have gone back reflecting on when I maybe first saw or noticed anything. Of cou…5 -
Re: Startled / not able to identify common noises?
My DH, also stage 5, not only asks what the noises are but also hears noises that aren’t there and asks about them.3 -
Re: Startled / not able to identify common noises?
Any kind of noise bothers my DH. Placing a plate on counter, or toilet flushing. One day I was tearing aluminum foil from the roll and he asked why I had to be so noisy. It drives me crazy. This has …3 -
Re: Startled / not able to identify common noises?
It’s kind of a Déjà vu for me reading this…my DH was the same about the ice maker, dishwasher, air conditioner, any noise or voice he heard outside, on and on. And my DH has excellent hearing so add …2 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
Happy New Year,or is it..MIL still showing no signs of decline…as 2026 approaches her 5th year in hospice also approaches, this has to be some sort of record! And not in a good way,,this is very frus…3 -
How to find in-home care
In the last week, my mom's dementia has quickly advanced, and she's having many issues overnight. My dad wants to keep her at home but needs help. Do you have any advice for how to find ove…1 -
When is a person considered incontinent?
I wouldn't call my husband incontinent but he urinates frequently, like every 15- 20 min. We are home most of the time and he does go to the bathroom himself but every single pr of underwear has…1 -
Re: Early sign of dementia is loss of Executive Function
This is exactly what I started dealing with at first. My DH would tell me he paid a bill or fixed a computer problem, etc. Then when I checked it had not been done. I gradually took over all finances…10
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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