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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 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Bad news, I tested positive for Covid, ugh! I'll have to cancel my trip. Iris1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good Sunday afternoon. Grey and overcast out, which is fine with me. Not much else happening here. We did watch Kansas State football yesterday evening. As much as I like football, I will admit the g…1 -
Re: Another hit to my heart
My DH and I have been together since I was 17 and he 19 - 56 years. 4 kids and 12 grandkids later, we have always been the most important person in one another's lives, truly the love of our liv…6
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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