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Re: affect of anesthesia?
My wife broke her ankle in 2013 which required two surgeries to fix. She lost a significant amount of ability for a few months In 2018 she fell and broke her hip. They put it back together with screw…2 -
Re: Trying to keep up with life...
I too can relate! The things I’ve had to do that were never on my “to do list” is eye- opening. Yes I do all the cooking, cleaning, financial, shopping, car maintenance, outside maintenance raking, s…5 -
Fixation with Driving
Those who post on this site provide a welcome wealth of wisdom. A frequent topic is giving up driving. To say this has been hard for my DH is an understatement. He was first officially diagnosed with…4 -
Re: Fixation with Driving
I just signed onto this site to discuss driving and yours is the first post I see! I share your frustration and wish I had a magic answer. My husband hasn’t driven in a year, gave my son his car with…5 -
Re: Trying to keep up with life...
Hopefully there will be life for all of us after this us over. Keep the kayak and the trailer for now.3 -
Re: Trying to keep up with life...
Oh, how I relate! My husband is late 4, maybe early 5. Still able to handle his personal ADLs, though no longer helps with our house or 10 acres. Since I can still leave him for a couple of hours a d…3 -
Re: Trying to keep up with life...
I can relate as my DH and me handled the duties pretty much as you and your DH did. I have had to handle everything for about 5 years now. I guess I look at it like I’m stronger and more capable than…5 -
Re: 74 MCI/ALZ
Welcome to our support group. I was diagnosed July 14, 2025. Alzheimer's is a difficult diagnosis to hear for sure. I've had 6 mo. of coming to terms with the diagnosis, not easy. I decline…1 -
Re: Infusion Treatments Leqembi vs Kisunla which is better treatment?
I was chosen to be a good candidate too 6 mo. ago. I have chosen to cancel the infusions.1 -
Trying to keep up with life...
We are all in various stages of this horrid disease. Some caregivers spend most of their time on their LOs needs every day. Others who aren't as far along on the journey modify the environment a…14
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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