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Thank you all!
In my last post, I told how DH had the car key. That night, he left the key in the car while he was packing to go home, again. He asked me if I had the key, I reminded him that he had it last, but I …8 -
From Maybe to Reality
This past week, I poured out my feelings of guilt about being impatient with my DH to our pastor. Ignore any lack of compassion for the caretaker here, I wasn't looking for that. The entireity (sp?) …6 -
DH put on in home hospice care
The long road is heading towards the end. I am trying to stay strong, but with each passing day, the road becomes more treacherous. Last night DH fell after getting out of bed in the dark. In the pro…8 -
Re: New diagnosis, new to group. Having a rough ugly cry day.
Hi--I'm 45 with a 24, 17, and 7 year old. I was diagnosed with early-onset Alz a week ago. Every day so far has been a rough, ugly-cry day for me too, I'm sorry. There is just so much to think about.…5 -
Re: New here and overwhelmed
Hi Cat. Welcome to the forum, but sorry you have a need for it. I don't frequent the forum very much anymore. My wife passed on 24th of June 2022, but I remained an active member for another 2 years …5 -
From NYT: She's Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer's...
Trigger Warning: This article discusses the euthanasia in the context of dementia and capacity to make that decision. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/health/assisted-death-alzheimers-netherlands.h…5 -
Re: DH's friend is stirring up trouble...
Thank you, everyone, for your support! Instead of being a sitting duck, first thing in the morning I emailed my attorney for advice and counsel, gave a brief overview of my situation and am awaiting …6 -
Another Let Down
Just venting my frustration. We found a Dementia Support Coffee Group, held once a month at Brothers Leagues Club, held in one of their small meeting rooms, it has an attached kitchen and is on the g…5 -
Re: Are PWD capable of any kind of understanding of consequences?
If he is in MC, he probably would not remember your threat and cannot stop his accusations. Delusions are real to the deluded person, and he probably believes what he says. I suggest you visit infreq…5 -
Journey's end
Fellow travellers on the dementia journey: for most of the last 17 years I have been a sporadic visitor here. Apologies for being out of touch so often. I have always found this place to be a great s…13
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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