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Re: What do you wish your LO could know about you, do for you, or say to you?
First off, just you reaching out for advise shows how much love and respect you have for your dear LO. I guess the next thing that I would want, is to be treated as normally as possible for as long a…4 -
Re: New diagnosis
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74563/new-diagnosis Jessie, so sorry to hear about your situation. If you’re truly ‘alone’ - no family, etc. then you need to bring some help in at least once or t…1 -
Re: New diagnosis
Hi Ella - Thank you so much for responding. I know this disease seems to be everywhere, but I still very alone. I am definitely going to contact my neurologist and if needed get a second opinion. I&#…2 -
New diagnosis
I'm 72 years old. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in September 2025. My neurologist said I will be at this stage 2 1/2 to 3 years. Then I will progress to next stage. I'm not eligible…3 -
Re: Recently Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
I was diagnosed with early onset dementia at 49. I hope to be in a clinical study for a cure.2 -
Re: Just diagnosed
Ok,Steve First of, thanks for joining our ALZ support group you found the right place. Have you spoken with your doctor about next steps?- it's important to start treatment early. Larry2 -
Re: Just diagnosed
Dementia or Alzheimer's? I understand there is a difference. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 4 months ago. I am having such difficulty accepting this diagnosis, therefore, I do understand …2 -
Re: keep or cancel phone?
Over 3 months ago, when we moved my mom to memory care (early stage 6), we elected not to have a phone in her room. She has mentioned the phone only one time briefly. Meanwhile, her not having a phon…4 -
Re: newly diagnosed.
So sorry Miss Paula to hear of your current situation. Take time and be kind to yourself as you absorb the news of your Alzheimer's diagnosis. Right now, it is all overwhelming. But give yoursel…3 -
Re: Alcohol and dementia
I have been having this same issue for some time. Usually, I can suggest limiting his drinking and sometimes-just sometimes-he will listen. But recently, it has gotten worse. We were out to dinner th…5
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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