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Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262333#Comment_262333 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262333#Comment_262333 I’m glad I got someone to laugh. Humor does keep me going but no on…5 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
Wose, What an awful ordeal. The lack of support you have is appalling. It feels so inadequate that all I can offer is a cyber hug and some understanding of the bizarre reality all of us live— A reali…2 -
Re: Will my dh ever understand he has dementia?
I can definitely relate and now my health is going downhill. Stress...trying to do what everyone says. Don't argue, don't point out the logic, just let it go. I have not mastered this yet.4 -
Re: Will my dh ever understand he has dementia?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262301#Comment_262301 I am so trying to do thus. It is soooo hard.3 -
Re: When is a person considered incontinent?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74988/when-is-a-person-considered-incontinent Great question. My DW also needs to use the bathroom about every 15-30 minutes when at home and usually gets to the t…1 -
Recent passing of my mother
My mother, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2020, passed away on December 20th at 64 after a long battle. COVID worsened her condition in March 2020, leading to paranoia and violence. Due to…5 -
Re: When is a person considered incontinent?
Hi @RetiredTeacher Here is a definition from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20352808 It is an inability to ‘hold it’ until you ca…3 -
Re: When is a person considered incontinent?
My personal definition of incontinence is when there are things that should clearly be happening in the toilet that are regularly not happening in the toilet. My DW knows she has to go and will get u…4 -
Re: Startled / not able to identify common noises?
Thank you all for your input and support. ❤️ I'll check in with his doctor about meds. I can see that as things progress they may really help, so even if we don't start them now it will be …3 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
Wose , I just read your post and just shuddered at all that happened to you. Burns are so painful and take time to heal. Everyone needs help at some time and the stepson will learn that and think abo…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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