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Re: What should we be hoping for?
I've hoped that my spouse wouldn't have personality changes (he's such a nice guy), and that he would still know who I am. So far, deep into Stage 6, those two have remained.7 -
Dad won't get out of bed
He has stage 6 Alzheimers, and I received a call that my dad will not get out of bed and refuses to eat anything. Here are a few bullet points describing our situation: He is in an excellent facility…0 -
Re: Best music players for people with mid stage dementia
My mother, Beverly, passed away at home on her 90th birthday in January. I cared for her for more than 7 years. Music was a huge part of Beverly’s life. We used this to replace her more complicated B…2 -
Re: Brussel Sprouts
So sorry about your brussel sprouts. Know that it's not the worst thing that can happen. I went through a phase in which DH criticized and literally chastised me for anything I did, in the kitchen or…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Today has not been easy! Lou and I married March 31, 1967 and I miss not wishing a happy anniversary for the first time. If it will load, I will post a short clip of our life together. Ron3 -
Re: When do you know it's time for a facility?
Thank you….I will do some research on that option in my area. This disease is so heartbreaking. I'm positive we are all just trying to make the best decisions possible for our loved ones. Best to you…1 -
Re: This journey
You are definitely not alone! mom and I were never close, and yet there is sadness in seeing her in such a state and situation. 'this' just isn't her. Not at all. I see her as she was - a wife, mothe…1 -
This journey
It’s been 3.5 years since my dad passed and I became my mom’s caretaker and her dementia took a fast slide. She moved out of state to be close to me 2 years ago. Many of you have been right there wit…3 -
One parent with ALZ.. one with encepalothopy and rejecting any help.. not sure what to do
So my dad (61) was in the hospital/ rehab nearly 3 months for a bowel perforation and other issues. He is a lifelong alcoholic. During that time, my mother (66) was diagnosed with alzheimers. He disc…1 -
Re: Anxiety attacks
I was put on a med for anxiety and found it very helpful over the last year. I placed my DW into memory care 4 months ago and it was rough for me. I found the med, meditation and exercise very helpfu…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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