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Brussel Sprouts
I have been looking forward and craving brussel sprouts for a few days. It's hard for me to cook in the kitchen as my bf (45yo EOA) likes to be in there with me. I try to ask him to be out of the kit…8 -
Recent bedtime problem
We typically have gone to bed sometime between 10 and 11 every night. For a while now he falls asleep most days while we’re watching tv around 9:00-9:30. I try to keep him up a while longer or try to…1 -
Re: What should we be hoping for?
Ditto what the previous respondents have said. Acceptance took me a LONG TIME. Looking back on this journey the hope I would suggest is to make as many positive memories with your LO as soon as possi…7 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I’m with @Carl46 as well. DH isn’t in memory care yet, but it’s rearing it’s ugly head and will most likely become reality later this year. It will absolutely break my heart should he connect with so…7 -
Re: I just want to thank all my caring supportive friends
Zetia, My situation is nowhere near as dire as many. This site and its mementos is a lifeline for me. I really struggled to accept the diagnosis and the end of dreams and future plans together. Peopl…2 -
What should we be hoping for?
Several years back, after months of testing and imaging, we got the EO ALZ diagnosis from the neurologist. Prior to the diagnosis, upon our first visit, I noticed all the rooms we used at neurology h…3 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I truly thought I could handle seeing him with another partner, I knew it was common in facilities. But when it happened, it was just another stab to the heart!2 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I am with @Carl46 . If it gives my DW some comfort and happiness, then I am all for it. Will it upset me? Yes, I am sure it will. She intermittently does not know who I am so what does it really matt…6 -
Re: Experience with Buspirone
My DH is extremely anxious all the time; it’s been increasing over the years. Agitation is now here as well. He has historically refused medication for it, and it’s gotten to the point where I have t…2 -
Re: Experience with Buspirone
My DH was on buspirone for agitation. He took it twice a day and could have it 3 times a day if needed for anxiety. I felt it did somewhat help take the edge off his anxiety initially. Although not e…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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