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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Mint, I read that CVS offers Novavax. Could vary by location. Do you still watch TWIV and do they recommend Novavax over the MRNA vaccines? Painters here today, painting 3 rooms. Getting ready to put…1 -
Sundowning
First episode last night. This new thing is sure does suck. My poor DW. I hate this disease so damn much.5 -
Take me home, I want to go home
I’ve dreaded this day for so long. I brought my mom to a memory care facility today. I told her it was temporary while my dad and I were out of town but she could tell by looking around what was goin…1 -
Re: Take me home, I want to go home
> @"Katie S" said: > I’ve dreaded this day for so long. I brought my mom to a memory care facility today. I told her it was temporary while my dad and I were out of town but she could…1 -
Re: Stage 8 fast approaching
@SDianeL I appreciate your kindness. Turns out that one of my nephews has just offered (without being asked) to fly here and help me through the first days. It’s such a gift and I am so thankful.6 -
Re: Stage 8 fast approaching
Dear Petra, I am so sorry. I pray for you peace to come, for the day that you can be free of the pain you are experiencing. You are so very normal. My DH is still with me but not (the disease has tak…4 -
Re: Distance Aunts, Uncle - #Busybodies#Meddlers
Hello Harshedbuzz, 😂"Cognitive shift" is that what it's called. I call it narcissistic control especially in my mother's case. They live out of state there is little or nothing that can be …2 -
Re: New here
My DH was diagnosed 6 years ago. I took him to a neurologist to rule out other things like a tumor etc… I suspected Alzheimer’s but was praying it was something else as he was only 59. He's definitel…2 -
Re: New here
I am in the same place you are. My DH only sees his local Gp. In our remote area, that’s all we have available. It’s just me and him and he is more stage 4 straddling 5. We do ok overall. He was test…2 -
Re: Stage 8 fast approaching
Is there family you can visit? If not, exactly as you describe. Allow yourself time to grieve. Praying for you. 🙏❤️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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