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Re: In my feelings
I have been feeling the same way. I am in my late fifties and my DH is in his late sixties. Before his symptoms began, my much younger coworkers would comment on how I seemed younger than my age and …9 -
Re: DH somewhat aware of his mental state - how do you respond?
My LW has been coming to me crying, asking me why I don’t lover anymore, or ask me if I hate her, or I see her crying in bed at bed time when I walk in saying she’s worried about her future. She’s ha…5 -
Re: Any experience with mental state improving after correcting fecal impaction?
Thank you for your responses. Everything everyone said makes sense. After months of desperately trying to get her into AL I now wish nothing more than to get her back into her house because she'…3 -
Re: In my feelings
I relate to everything in this thread but am especially having trouble with the comfort eating you mention. If you find some successful tips on that one- share please!4 -
To honor you...
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Re: In my feelings
Our world gets smaller and smaller. I used to try and make holidays special but I have given up on that because it didn't matter to her and that depressed me. I don't have any words to help…6 -
Re: In my feelings
Unfortunately I’m at the stage where my DW relies on me for everything. I’m trying to stay healthy because I know she needs me. It’s difficult, but not impossible to exercise when you are always exha…4 -
NAD + supplements, NR or NMN (and caretaker's guilt)
Has anyone had any experience with these supplements? I did what research I could find but there is very little and the results were mixed. My kids are pressuring me to add them to DH's meds, wh…2 -
Re: DH somewhat aware of his mental state - how do you respond?
I’m new to this sight. My experience is that it is heartbreaking to hear my LO requesting a cure for her AD. We are past that now and she relies on me for her safety and care.8 -
Re: DH somewhat aware of his mental state - how do you respond?
i’m right there with you!!!!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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