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Re: On the advice of my therapist
In 2010 DW was 58 and at the peak of a brilliant hard driving medical career. We had been married for 35 years DD#2 was getting married and had just finished law school DD#1 was married and finishing…6 -
Re: How long did your loved ones stay in stage 5, 6, and 7?
DW was MCI in 2010 at age 58 ALZ diagnosis 2012 Gradual decline to 2017 when psychosis put her in MC Lost all idea of who I was by 2018 Walked until 2021 Late stage 7 now in 2024 She is 72 14 years o…6 -
Re: Getting Ready to Place My DH in a Skilled Nursing Facility
My DH was moved to a Memory Care facility on April 1st, and overall things are going ok……until yesterday. Back in February when I was getting ready to place him, I spoke with the facility administrat…5 -
Re: Is there life after this
@tryingtodurvive , Yes, there is life after Alz. Everyone’s journey and aftermath is different, but “stage 8” can be beautiful and rewarding. You are young; you will enjoy your grandchildren, sleepov…9 -
Re: Help with how to have the driving discussion . . .
There was no reasoning with my DH about driving. We tried everything including having his Doctor tell him he couldn't drive, taking a test with the Neurologist that said he couldn't drive, explaining…7 -
Re: Incontinence question
Hi Abby, Long walks and hikes were always a favorite activity for my dear wife and me. Incontinence of either type, but especially number 2, is a real kick in the pants (pun intended). I am happy tha…9 -
Is there life after this
it’s early morning. DH is still sleeping so this is my precious quiet alone time. I sit here in the dark and pray. My prayers have changed and it makes me feel sad and guilty. I used to pray for my D…13 -
Re: How long did your loved ones stay in stage 5, 6, and 7?
My DH aged 78 was diagnosed in June three years ago, some symptoms a year before that. Now he displays most of Tam Cumings DBAT behavioral characteristics for stage 6 and many but not all for stage 5…6 -
I just paid the deposit . . .
. . . on a MC apartment. Starting this process has cheered me up, even as it also fills me with dread, of the transition, the understanding that it will not be a thorough solution, of being lonely. B…7 -
Re: On the advice of my therapist
This discussion reinforces today's daily devotion in "Strength and Grace" (Guideposts). "Nothing is more comforting than baring your troubled soul to another human and having them say,…7
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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