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Re: Wondering ...
BW, I don't think my friend meant to be mean or stupid. I posted as an example of just one of the CLUELESS things that were said to me regarding my memory loss. For about the first three years after …5 -
Re: Is there life after this
We are all in the same boat. On hold, in limbo, wanting the suffering to end. I have a daily fantasy of getting a phone call that my dear partner has died in her sleep and what a relief that would be.8 -
Re: On the advice of my therapist
Welcome. This is a great place to vent and to receive validation. You certainly have a lot of company with your feelings. You didn't say how old you are, but I infer you and your spouse are fairly yo…5 -
Re: Another MC Question
I think you’re right, it’s a crapshoot. We’ve committed to trying it, so we’ll see. There are some potential upsides- in addition to being more out of the traffic and music flow, it’s right by the pl…5 -
Re: Another MC Question
well a preliminary report: she is thrilled with the move! Seemed to understand the reasons, agreed that quieter was better, loved the location, went off without a hitch. Very similar layout to the ot…15 -
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
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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