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Help Please
Hello everyone - I am hoping you can help direct me on next steps. We just got back from an appointment with my husbands general practitioner. I spoke with the Dr outside of the exam room about my co…6 -
Re: What's your pleasure?
Thanks, everyone, for reading my post. I've enjoyed reading your little pleasures. It was in the 60s today, and I took the dogs out for a walk. I caught up with a neighbor I hadn't seen for…8 -
Re: Depends
I think my DH had an awareness of what happened. I never said anything. I had previously purchased them (because I knew the day was coming) and just called them his underwear. But my DH is 81. Actual…9 -
Re: Am I being overly concerned?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/231247#Comment_231247 I think you may have a plan there…them sailing off together! I am also the mean one who made him sell the boat…I only lived on it for…5 -
Re: Am I being overly concerned?
Be happy he showers 3 times a week. My DH stage 6 some steps in 7 will shower 1 day a week, sometimes I have to use sponge baths, he will not take off his clothing a battle every time. I'm exhau…5 -
Re: Am I being overly concerned?
You are very lucky that he will shower 3 times per week. DH has not showered in over a month and wears the same clothes over and over. He has worn me down and I just don't mention it anymore. Hi…6 -
Re: Those eyes!! 👀
oh I wish I felt as some here have expressed about being needed etc. My DH was always too busy going to meetings 4 nights a week as a volunteer as well as spending saturdays and holidays with his vol…6 -
Re: Am I being overly concerned?
Vent away. This journey is so dang hard. It's can also be long. In that time, you may find things that used to drive you crazy that you can just let go. I have been shocked at what I have been a…8 -
Re: Socializing for Caregivers May Be Overrated
It’s mixed for me. Especially after my husband moved to MC, I had to force myself to get out. Joined a book club. Went to the “ladies luncheon” in my neighborhood. Spent time volunteering. Now that I…7 -
Re: Major Sundowner
I never run out of ice cream. It is a staple in our house and I buy two or more cartons at a time. There may be someone who likes ice cream more than DW but if there is, they lick the carton. Procras…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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