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Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
I was just diagnosed at 51 on December 28th 2025. I have been a orthopedic level 1 xray tech for 13 years. I got fired in 2024 and had 4 jobs since. I can remember how to do all things xray but can&#…3 -
Re: memory care and travels for me
I placed my husband in mid October and visited every day so I could see how he was adjusting. He never questioned me about where he was, why he was there, never asked me to take him home. He recogniz…6 -
Re: Dealing with verbal abuse?
Like you, I am coping with verbal abuse as well as a stream of curse words when his phone does not work or the tv control "doesn't work." He (77 y/o) also denies he has moderate brain …2 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Thanks for your thoughts. Your last statement is exactly the thought that jarred me into action to do something about the things you mention.2 -
Re: How To Prepare for the End
Thank you. This is so helpful.2 -
Re: memory care and travels for me
Thanks for this explanation—on the backup and the trip. And I can hope that the next time I try placement, it will be easier!2 -
Physical Aggression
What if he does hit me? Do I call 911? Do I call my son? Do I leave the house? Do I lock myself in the bathroom? What do I do?6 -
Re: Dealing with verbal abuse?
My DW is similar. She doesn't fall for any redirect or distraction. She's honed in on her fixation and nothing works. I just have to wait it out until it subsides. Some episodes can last an…6 -
Re: How To Prepare for the End
Cindy, I am so sorry for you and your husband. I am in a similar situation, though maybe a step behind. My husband has been in Geri/psych for 2 months. He can’t walk and is in a geri chair He is stag…3 -
Re: Early stages of the disease
Thank you everyone. I have been documenting his symptoms and also brought those to his neurologists attention. The only thing she could suggest was change his life style and bad habits. We own are ow…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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