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Re: New diagnosis/living with angry spouse
New to the group, my spouse has been paranoid and having persecutorial delusions and such for several months - he has not been diagnosed for sure with dementia though that is one of the theories sinc…5 -
Young diagnosis of early onset ALZwgat to do first?
I’m a new member. My husband (48) was diagnosed Ed last week with Early AZ via blood test and pet scan. What do I do now?? I’m lost. Sad. Angry and need a path.6 -
Re: Angels Of Mercy...
@thescarletpimpernel Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Every stage of this disease brings its own heartbreaks and adjustments. Recognizing that y…5 -
Needing to vent - progression - sorry in advance for the length
Hi everyone, After a 2 1/2week trip to Japan with my stage 5 (I think) DH we're trying to get back into a routine. I've been reading other posts here since my return, but after finding that…7 -
Re: Rinse and Repeat
For me, my anxiety medication doesn't take away the thoughts that cause panic and depression, but it keeps my body from feeling the effects. I am better able to cope. It's like taking an as…5 -
Re: Rinse and Repeat
I find myself when I'm really struggling to "live" in the future. "When this is over……" "When I have freedom…." "When I have a normal life…" But then of c…6 -
Re: New diagnosis/living with angry spouse
My dh was very angry for the first few years after his diagnosis (6 years ago) and as others have said, a Sertraline prescription helped. Progression of his illness seems to have also shown a decline…5 -
Re: New diagnosis/living with angry spouse
I'm sorry you are here, but I'm glad you found us. My (66 now 67) DW was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last fall. She is currently in stage 5 to some in 6. Earlier this year my DW was agg…5 -
Re: Have I missed something???
ILAlumni79.I agree with everything you have said. When my DW is in a large social situation the chatter from the group is way too much for her absorb…too much information and to quick for her to dige…6 -
Re: Rinse and Repeat
The feelings expressed here describe my life. My husband is early stage 5 I estimate. Fortunately I can still take him out to dinner and to our grandkids ball games but it is very stressful. He is ve…10
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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