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Re: Managing the Late-Comers
It is hard to comment on the situation without knowing any of the people. I aspire to have standard for how I treat others which is unrelated to how I am being treated. The disease is horrible and da…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Great news, Carl. I know you are relieved. I have been awake since 1:30 and.still not sleepy. I got up to eat a bite and Stormy came in the kitchen to check on me, then went back to bed. Still not sl…4 -
Re: What do you do for self-care?
I wish I got out as much as you do. Although DH is still able to do his ADL's, he is emotionally needy and wants me to be home with him. He has no hobbies or interest, just sits and watches TV. …6 -
Moved Mom In
We moved my mom in a week ago that has dementia. I wish I could say it’s been a wonderful process, but it has not. It has been awful. She continually every day wants to call her brothers to come and …1 -
Caring for my mom
Hi, I'm 58 yrs old and been caring for my mom and dad full time for the last 3 and a half yrs. Mom has alzheimers and dad had dementia. We lost him 2 and a half years ago. I seriously dont know …1 -
Re: What You Took From Me
Thank you for your eloquent words, your wisdom, your insight , your inspiration! You have been a ray of hope, a voice of truth and encouragement for us all. Thank you!2 -
Re: Facing a Diagnosis this Week
So sorry for your DH, sounds like you are doing everything you can, thanks for sharing. Are you the sole caregiver? My wife was diagnosed last year. So far it is not too bad. I just retired and can d…1 -
Re: Facing a Diagnosis this Week
Reading your response felt like I could have written it myself except my husband hasn't had the infusions yet. He's going to start taking the Donepezil. Did your husband take any of the ora…1 -
Early stages of the disease
Hello, I am hopeful these discussions can offer me insight and a community to share our journey. My husband is 54 years old and has been experiencing cognitive decline over the past few years. In the…4 -
Re: Trying to keep up with life...
Thank you! I’ll definitely share the outcome. It’s already a huge win in that this crew, who I had hired for construction work on our home, volunteered to help clean the garage. I will of course pay …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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