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Talking gibberish
My DH is Stage 6 b/c. Physically fit. But he is mostly incoherent, attempting to tell me something or ask me something. I used to be able to figure out what he meant, but very recently I truly have n…5 -
Peapod Mats
Until the last month or so I didn’t understand why I’d have to worry about the furniture or mattress. My husband wears the really good incontinence briefs from Parentgiving. But lately he seems to ha…7 -
Re: Trapped
Unfortunately, there’s no perfect solution. When a PWD loses driving privileges, it’s a major loss for them, and very few will understand why they should no longer be driving. Did DH’s doctor speak w…5 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
I am in a similar situation. My DH makes up stories and indeed he thinks it’s true. I have been trying to to find him a companion for once a week visit. I haven’t had any luck finding a male. Besides…6 -
Re: Sundowners
Relating to this my DH messes up the TV, his computer, his iPhone, puts an empty kettle on to boil and asks if I have a brother (we’ve been married for 54 years, he knew my brother well) asks if I kn…5 -
Trapped
Well we are at that stage where I’m feeling really trapped! DH has been obsessing about his car on a daily basis.(previous post about that) . I just nod and walk away as he follows me yelling he want…12 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
I weep every time I think about moving my DH to MC even though at least once a day, I get to feeling overwhelmed. He argues with me about where to urinate and defecate. He has run in the street a cou…5 -
Re: What small joy did you experience yesterday?
The fireflies were out last night. It was twilight, the temperature was 72 with a breeze, and the western sky was blue with clouds colored peach by the setting sun.5 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
The loneliness is real. Flashes of our former loved one are so precious especially in the later stages. When DH does something to make me laugh the way he used to, I relish it. Those moments are more…5 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
I am so sorry you are going through this. I’m in the same boat with my DH who was diagnosed at a very young age g age with EOAD. The toughest part for me has been slowly losing my best friend. We had…6
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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