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Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
It's the repetition. She constantly asks questions, and no matter what I might be doing, solving a problem or communicating with a health provider, she asks questions with such urgency that I ha…6 -
Re: Feeling misty eyed after visiting DH yesterday
White Crane, Yes! Thank you your post. I so identify with your feelings of “being home” in the scenario you describe. This is my happy time and place of feeling safe and sheltered. I’ve described it …2 -
Re: Losing my Temper With my DW
So sorry for your difficulty and it can often bring out feelings of frustration and we react. I did it even as much as I tried not to. My wife felt there were strangers in our home and became afraid …6 -
Re: Does It Start Over, And Over, And ....
It has only been one month for me without my DH. I cry everyday. The only improvement is that the uncontrollable sobbing is less frequent. I tried to accept an invitation to breakfast from a new frie…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Good morning. I forgot to answer about the cranberries that I was soaking the other day. I finely chop one bag with my chopper. Then I chop up an orange and toss in several hands full of pecans &…1 -
Re: Aphasia
As my dear wife lost her ability to communicate I became frightened that I would not be able to care for her needs properly. Most of the time following that change she never said much, just sat quiet…6 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
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Re: Tired
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Re: Newly diagnosed this week
My neurologist told that if you have an APOE 4 gene you can’t take either meds because of increased risk of brain bleeds.1 -
Re: Does It Start Over, And Over, And ....
I wish a had words that would help. Give yourself time and kindness…..3
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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