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Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
I had to “rethink” what was happening to my husband and make changes to make me feel better. It wasn’t easy. Small steps. I like the idea of looking at yourself as your wife’s caregiver vs. lifelong …3 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
You're right - I do need my the help of my son - and on occasion I get it - but in other ways other than understanding his mom's condition or being able to relate to her needs. Things that …6 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
I know we’re all different, but it gives me hope to hear that it’s helped you. I’m only on day 5, hopefully I’ll feel results soon.3 -
Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
Hi Jen, First off, my heart goes out to you and your diagnosis. My best friend is also living with early onset Alzheimer's. Have you found any online groups that she can log into? She is 52 year…1 -
Re: Facing the Emotional Side of Caregiving
@Call me Gram this will be an invaluable resource for me. Thank you so much for sharing.2 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Welcome. You have been given great advice. It took me a long time to accept that I needed anxiety medication. Counseling is also a good idea. It might be helpful to try and change your prospective an…4 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
I can relate to your feelings so much. I don’t yell but I am irritated and it comes across in my tone. I feel horrible but I am exhausted and overwhelmed. I also have a son living with me and our 9 y…8 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Early on I found myself 'blowing up" sitting in my car by myself at night. Sometimes I could hardly wait until I had a chance to vent where it hurt no one. And then this too will pass…. We …6 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
When I read your post Biggles I get s glimpse of what is coming. You are farther down the road than we are but it is helpful to realize I need to view these days as the "good days" in respe…4 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
My dr spoke to me about an antidepressant suggesting it might help. I told her I would need to take them until my husband no longer has dementia. This is going to be a long journey and I am hesitant …4
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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