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First Post
I’ve been following along for months now and decided it’s time to jump in. My DH is 68 and was diagnosed with EOAD and logopenic progressive aphasia. His latest neurology visit in December had him in…6 -
Importance of connection for caregivers
Just thought I would share a recent experience. My DH bounces back and forth between stage 4 and 5-mostly five. We recently took a car trip to visit family and he handled the car ride very well which…13 -
Re: Home care, will this work or not ?
I wish you success with home care. We have a had it for a couple weeks. The time away makes me realize how bad I let it get before finding help. My DW accepts the help. The question is can the help p…6 -
Subacute rehab vent
My DH Is in a subacute rehab after having his toes and part of his foot amputated due to gangrene. He is not supposed to put weight on his foot until the doctor gives the ok. Last Friday night while …6 -
Re: I'm Burning out
Ps I forgot one of the other interesting things that has come about accidentally. I often take used goods books old clothes etc to our very good second hand store. I have found it such a lovely place…5 -
Re: Four months
Thank you for checking on us in Stage 8. Since DH died January 21, I have been back a couple of times to visit the ALF where he lived. The last time was to give little thank-you gifts to members of h…8 -
Home care, will this work or not ?
Through this journey I have realized several things . 1 . Don't set your expectations high . 2 . Throw out everything that made sense to you at one time . 3 . Seek as much help as you can . 4 . …11 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
Oh yes restments! I feel so resentful at times and then the guilt sets in! My marriage has had its ups and downs. I never image this would happen to my DH. 13 plus years of caring. I am tired. No end…5 -
Re: Service dog
Shortly after DW was diagnosed with dementia we talked about getting another dog, sadly we'd been without a dog for several years. We both love dogs and have had one ever since we were small chi…6 -
Re: EOAD and Amyloid PET Scan
update: we got the Amyloid PET scan and it came back positive for Alzheimer’s. DH APOE came back as a 3 & 4. The next step is to see the neurologist and discuss medication. He is already taking d…5
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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