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Re: How accurate are estimated time of stage 6 & 7 ?
I am also curious about the time frame even though I realize that every one is different and pinpointing exact time frames is impossible. My DW has EOAD and was diagnosed at the age of 53. That was a…2 -
Re: Clothing for Stage 6-7?
What does your DH want to wear? If he has a choice try to support it. If he does not seem to care, I would go with what is easiest for you. You have enough to deal with at this stage, be deliberate a…1 -
Clothing for Stage 6-7?
My DH is stage 6, I’ve switched to pull up pants instead of button up. They are easier to get on and off. I’ve been going through his clothing, he was such a fashion fanatic and has a great wardrobe,…1 -
Re: Clothing for Stage 6-7?
Exactly how I feel. He used to love to dress nicely, now he doesn’t know the difference between the sweat type pants and the button ups. It does make me sad. So hard to let go of the man I used to kn…1 -
Re: How accurate are estimated time of stage 6 & 7 ?
As others have stated, everyone is different and the stages are averages, but with my DH, he was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the first of 2021. I took him once he did not know who I was (wh…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Here are a couple of pics I took of last night's moon from my patio. I didn't get the pink effect but maybe that was later on in the night. I'm an early bird. Judith, the quote you posted resonated w…1 -
Re: Anyone have a solution to avoid loosing wallet or money?
I would say, I’m sorry but he’s not “fully” capable if he keeps loosing wallets and money. Next comes the keys to the car.3 -
Re: Grateful for returns to normalcy
Thanks for sharing. I keep telling myself that advanced progression does not mean care gets more difficult because I have to have something to hope for. My DW is in the 5/6 stage right now and recent…1 -
Re: Collateral damage from dementia
If your son and DIL have helped previously, I would go straight to the respite stay in a facility where the environment and programming are dementia-informed and the staff well trained. Most places n…2 -
Re: Periodic changes in behavior getting more concerning
@newcomer there is no set time to put someone in MC. I’m getting ready for moving my DH. He has entered stage 6. Remember, YOU are important too. You deserve to live. If it’s getting too much for you…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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