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Re: Three Years in Memory Care
My wife doesn't much like blueberries but she wanted to buy blueberry muffins when we were at the market the other day. It took me a while to realize they were primarily a gift for me, the resid…5 -
Re: Slipped right into Stage 7
@clarinetist , I am so sorry. My DH went to the hospital in mid-August for out-of -control agitation. He was released to memory care 3.5 weeks later, then injured himself by deliberately running into…9 -
Slipped right into Stage 7
At the beginning of October my husband lived in a memory care, could walk on his own, feed himself, and say several words, sometimes even a whole sentence. He was partially incontinent. His agitation…15 -
Re: Missing at @M1
Double ditto everyone's comments. As much as I miss M1 and Ed and so many others who have provided so much to this support forum, I hope their absence can only mean that they are healing and hav…7 -
Re: Alzheimer's Progression is not Linear...
Oh Wow…It's my life to a T! I went and talked to his Neurologist by myself and he started him on Seroquel 25mg twice a day and I can go up to 50mg which I just might do…in almost 2 weeks I have …5 -
Re: Alzheimer's Progression is not Linear...
My Name is Betty. My husband got diagnosed in May 2023. I am at the beginning of this very long journey and still can't believe how our lives have been turned upside down, this feels like a nigh…5 -
Re: Holiday celebrations
Treat yourself to a peaceful holiday season at home. I also turned down an invitation to a huge Thanksgiving gathering this year. My DH cannot follow a conversation, so after a few hellos, he sits by…5 -
Re: Do they need to take any responsibility???
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/228884#Comment_228884 Thank you for your honest reply. I am coming to terms with so much of this. It's a thankless job, but I want to do my best.5 -
Daughter of dementia patient: The inevitable?
After my dad’s diagnosis, I’m terrified of getting dementia myself. I grew up with difficulty learning and remembering things effectively while also dealing with anxiety and depression. So I’ve alway…5 -
Re: Caring for an abusive parent
I have not been posting lately, but signed in to respond to you. Yes, your mother needs support. It is not required from YOU. Firstly, I would see an attorney + explain that you would like to end you…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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