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Re: Anosognosia - Does it ever go away?
Linda Louise, Not that I have any answers, but there are times when my DH seems to have a realization that something is wrong. When he sobs it breaks my heart. I feel helpless so can only hug him. Th…10 -
Re: The Cavalry Is Not Coming
Greetings My Friends, I am happy this this post has helped so many of you. When I began posting, it was mostly cries of despair and frustration. Once I realized that I am truly on my own, I had to sh…8 -
Time to Say Goodbye
DW turned the corner this morning. She has been in memory care since last August and has been in hospice care since January. She qualified for hospice since she has both advanced (stage 6) EOAD and c…15 -
All I can say is ....
THIS REALLY SUCKS!!!! I WANNA SCREAM SO LOUD HOW MUCH I HATE SEEING MY KIND, LOVING, BIGGEST HEART OF GOLD WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ANYONE BF GO THROUGH THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE. HE IS ONLY 44!!!! WHY???? …10 -
Please chime in if you know
My DH, 79 , was diagnosed with moderate cognitive decline, possibly Parkinsons in October 2023. His abilities took a nose dive and all activities of daily living are left to me. I believe it was Jami…10 -
Re: Just need to scream
There has been a couple of hints that that moment is coming for us as well. It will be hard to deal with. I can’t imagine after 50 years5 -
Re: Terrible Family
It’s said, “A guilty conscience needs no accuser”. Sounds like there is a lot of buried guilt spread amongst your DW’s family. And my favorite, “Don’t stoop to their level”. Save yourself. Don’t wast…5 -
Re: Terrible Family
Thank you for tolerating my change in tone. You are right, the disease just made people's true character surface.5 -
Re: I'm moving to the new house in two weeks. Feeling lonely but grateful
Thank you all for sharing. OP, I feel your words so much. We are technically at the beginning of our FTD journey, but for me, it's been over a decade watching his personality change, having no emotio…5 -
Re: Just need to scream
The first time my DH asked who I was one morning, I felt I was in an episode of the “Twilight Zone.” I will never forget that moment. Now when a new bazaar behavior pops up, my mind just start hummin…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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