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Re: Type 1 diabetes, vascular dementia - stage 8.
I understand the very difficult path you and your DW took and greatly respect your honoring your DW’s wishes. I recall our exchanges a few months ago about how to deal with late stage care choices an…2 -
Re: How long can show timing last?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/252331#Comment_252331 Yes, I can share why his Mom doesn't know and am open to advice. His family is aware of his memory issues. And they are aware th…3 -
30 day respite
I just placed my DH/alz in memory care for a 30 day respite. It was a lot of prep work but it went ok. The staff took him to the dining room and I set up his room. I told him the doctors and nurses w…7 -
Stage 6, fading, thoughts on visits?
My mom’s declined since a very serious fall a month ago. Her care team called me last week to confirm end of life care (DNR etc.). She’s very much still in stage 6 - walks with walker, talks (althoug…2 -
Moving
This is the first time I have posted… My husband is 66 and has EOAD. We are moving to be near our son and his family (6 hours away) so I can get some help. They have graciously offered to help as my …4 -
Re: Another hit to my heart
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73961/another-hit-to-my-heart married 56 yrs wife doesn’t remember date also code for many everday things has no idea. That should be the worse thing she forgets a…2 -
Re: Another hit to my heart
I know it hurts. My DH hasn't remembered our anniversary or his or my birthday in a long time. He's in MC now and when I visit him on those special days, I have no expectation that he will …2 -
Re: Moving
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/252360#Comment_252360 Thanks for all your comments and information. I am feeling better about my decision. Fortunately they are willing to help with care.2 -
DH in hospital
Not sure what happened Friday night, but, something went horribly wrong and I had to call 911 for my DH. I knew immediately that vit wasn't normal morning alz confusion. It was more like deliriu…5 -
Type 1 diabetes, vascular dementia - stage 8.
I have told bits and pieces of my DW's story. I will tell her story now for the chance that we may be able to help others in similar circumstances. She developed type 1 diabetes when she was 8 y…15
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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