Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.
Popular Posts
-
Can’t sleep
I’m still struggling with my DH’s son and friends denial of DH dementia. Today we attended our granddaughter’s music recital. Afterwards, we were invited over to granddaughter’s house. I felt it was …5 -
Re: I need someone to talk to
Thank you all for your kind words and advice. I try to be patient with him but it's so hard when, things he does, makes my life harder. I'm disabled and need my own amount of help. I'm trying to beco…7 -
Re: Nostalgic Music Affects Brain and Memory
This is spot on. I am a musician, so i am a little biased, but I found that playing our favorite songs, and at certain times, some relaxing spa music helped carry us through the day. This was so effe…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (196)
I can almost hear Lou now playing her accordion again! Oh what a heavenly sound I'm hearing!!5 -
Re: I need someone to talk to
Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. I have quite a bit of experience with ADHD in family members across the lifespan. Adult-onset ADHD, as opposed …6 -
Re: A hybrid Memory Care plan?
Jazzma, in all kindness I have to say I don't think I would do it. It sounds like you want to do it because of YOUR needs, not his. I suspect the back and forth would be too disruptive for him. How o…5 -
Re: what dementia has taken from us
I am sorry you are going through this. I have found that the things that brought my mother (PWD) joy, she is no longer interested in doing. She no longer reads, gardens, etc. Even her beloved Hallmar…5 -
Re: I'm going slowly crazy
Hi Kate, I have a couple steps that I'd recommend as first Do-These-Now-so-You-Can-Deal-with-Everything-Else-Later: Start with contacting the Alzheimer's Association https://action.alz.org/PersonifyE…5 -
Checking in... post-diagnosis frustrations...
Good Morning Everyone. I so appreciate the posts I've read this morning. It is comforting to know that my feelings are normal. I am feeling so powerless these days. As if the diagnosis isn't enough t…5 -
Re: Can others understand?
Petra, I am one who thought I knew all about dementia. My MIL had Alzheimer’s and I took my shift caring for her. My BIL lived with her and looking back I never had a clue what it must have been like…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
Read more