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  • I feel like Alice going down the rabbit hole.

    I am totally new here. First-day actually. Here goes…. My husband has shown signs of Early Alz. for quite a few years, but I didn't realize what it was until about 2 years ago. He has been on medicat…
  • Re: Angry

    Hello, I wrote a very long comment last night, and I am going to copy it in here. M1, I am so sorry for your weariness and for all the others who posted here. All were well said, and stand for me, as…
  • Re: Tone Deaf Invitation

    I understand how hurt you are by this. They could have been a bit more subtle and said … Maybe one of your children could stay with your DH if you think the party would be a bit overwhelming for him,…
  • Re: Calling all doctors

    Hello, everyone. Just thought I would offer a brief update. DH will get his first dose of seroquel tonight. Through his PCP, I was able to find and connect with a geriatric psychiatrist ten days ago,…
  • Re: Angry

    I had my WHY moment last night. I wouldn't wish this upon anyone but why my kind hearted bf and not a different sibling??? I did ask the Lord for forgiveness. As I was freaking out my bf just hugged …
  • Re: Angry

    Sorry you're so frustrated Kathy. Care to elaborate? Me: I'm just so tired. Not angry at the moment, just exhausted. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach about what I can get done. Turning into …
  • Angry

    Just. So. Angry.
  • Re: I need someone to talk to

    When I approach the day with a “Poor Me” attitude, things never go good throughout the day. When I approach the day with a “Poor Him” attitude, our day goes much smoother. I wish I could say most of …
  • Re: Inner Dialogue

    Bonjour !je viens d'arriver par hasard sur le site et je tâtonne beaucoup ! j'espere ne pas faire trop de bêtises! et j'aimerai échanger et discuter de la maladie, avec une autre personne ! MERIC à t…
  • Update on husband and hospice

    My husband has been on hospice care for about a month and a half. I definitely didn't think he was ready and was truly surprised when he was approved. I've been blown away by the level of care. His n…

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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