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Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
You aren't going to like this, and I'm not saying I agree with it, but a preacher friend who visited nursing homes a lot, once told me that the best thing for the spirits and attitudes and …5 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
I also have resentment. My wife was diagnosed 9 years ago but our marriage has not been good for 20+ years. I resent that she took those years of happiness away by her actions and choices. If it hadn…12 -
How do you talk to your DH about worsening symptoms you are seeing?
My DH (66) was diagnosed with the beginning stages of Alzheimers 18 or so months ago. A bit of back story - he is proud, stubborn and still trying to come to terms with what is happening to him. His …5 -
Anyone With Resentment?
I'm going to post this before I chicken out. I have been married to my husband for 42 years. Now he has Alzheimer's/vascular dementia. Even in good times he could be difficult to live with,…16 -
APHASIA
I need some help. My DH has aphasia and his speech is getting so bad I can hardly understand him, he chats away especially at night and i have little or no idea what he is saying. Communicating with …9 -
Re: How do you talk to your DH about worsening symptoms you are seeing?
My wife,like your husband is aware of what is happening to her. She is terrified , but she handles the situation with strength , grace and humor . For my part , I just do my very best to assure her t…5 -
I CANT DO IT!!!
I'm 39yo female caring for the kindest, all giving to anyone in need 45yo EOA bf. I hate this f**cing disease so bad. Tomorrow i have an assessment with the facility i plan to put my loved one i…7 -
Our last mile
*posting in spouse/partner forum too Well forum mates - friends, there have been many near-misses and false alarms on this long journey. My beloved DH has fooled us many times, or let's say tric…7 -
"Girlfriend" in Memory Care
DH has been in MC a little over 2 weeks, he just stopped packing up to go home every day, and seemed to be acclimating. Now, he is attached to a woman in MC! I know it happens often, and is supposedl…6 -
Re: Seroquel
Your PCP seems not to know much about dementia. The dose you are giving is pretty low. We always had to increase it a bit as time went on. You need a geripsych or neuropsych dementia specialist who k…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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