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Re: Shrinking world
Today is the first time that I revealed my suspicions to DH. If I'm honest, I would say that his deterioration began a few years ago, but has progressed rapidly since he retired a year ago. He has no…9 -
Shrinking world
Caring for DW. Currently in stage 4 and some 5 conditions. This is more of a release and venting for me than a question. The longer this goes on the smaller the world becomes. Over the years friends …9 -
How to handle son’s death
My wife is at stage 5/6. We found out yesterday her 52 year old son ( my step son) was found dead in his car 1500 miles away. He struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse and was homeless for the past…4 -
Re: Apparently dementia can cause Grinchiness
So true. I don’t think DH even realizes what Christmas is this year. I put up a few decorations only to make myself happy. Tried to go for a ride to look at the lights in the neighborhood and all I g…9 -
Art back and Depression in Loved one
So my Father had a fall, a slightl slump to the floor really. They sent him to the Emergancy room at the hospital, He checked out fine. He had been in his memory care facility for 1 month, so they wa…1 -
Re: Art back and Depression in Loved one
Thank you. He is on Lexapro and Wellbutrin, plan is to titrate off Wellbutrin and add remoron. It has been so hard2 -
Re: What does Ptau 712 mean for Lecanemab?
@Shell As far as I know, Leqembi is intended for people with early-stage dementia. I've not heard of people in the moderate or late stages being approved, but it's still really early days for this dr…1 -
Re: What does Ptau 712 mean for Lecanemab?
I guess that the higher the PTAU score, the more of the TAU protein there is in the brain. It might be considered another way of distinguishing moderate dementia from mild dementia. I believe that th…1 -
Re: What does Ptau 712 mean for Lecanemab?
Lecanemab doesn’t target Tau. It targets amyloid. I was in the same boat as you when my wife got results back from her lumbar puncture. We received lab values but there seemed to be no range like low…1 -
Re: Feeling sad - Missing our mom while she is still with us
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’m in a similar boat. My dad is only 65 and in late stages. Due to an unhealthy situation with his wife I did not have much contact with him over the past 2 y…1
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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