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Re: Angry
I responded once but wanted to add this: it is so hard to fight the anger - but I work on it. And the sadness, exhaustion and all that goes with this illness. And then: The other day I was doing good…5 -
Re: what dementia has taken from us
I have lost a partner. I no longer have love. I can't talk to my once vibrant DW because her aphasia leaves her with one or two word sentences most of the time. I don't have anyone to share my hurts,…7 -
Re: Tone Deaf Invitation
If you go, perhaps an opportunity will present itself to address the change. Or maybe not, the event is about her birthday after all and is not supposed to be about you. But what unfolds may give you…5 -
Re: Tone Deaf Invitation
Thank you all for the helpful input. I definitely need to reframe this in my mind so that I don't feel like my husband is being left out. Yes, it would be uncomfortable for him and for me to try to d…6 -
Re: Seeing my DH tension
Yes. I’d say all of it. Apathy, judgement and executive function (the steps to accomplish something even when you want to), depression, possibly anosognosia which is not denial, it is when the diseas…5 -
Re: Seeing my DH tension
Apathy, anger and depression in your LO are definitely a part of this awful disease. When I didn't realize yet that my DW had entered into her dementia, I was so aggravated about how she would sit ar…5 -
Re: Tone Deaf Invitation
Look carefully at the wording before feeling miffed. My grandmother alwaysw said do not take offense unless you know offense waas intended.6 -
Any suggestions?
Okay, need some help here and I know this is the only group that may have some ideas and not judge. My DH has been sundowning fierce! I have locks and alarms on the doors so he can't get outside. I u…5 -
Re: what dementia has taken from us
Yes, dementia has robbed me of everything I loved.5 -
Re: Angry
I so appreciate this thread. I feel the same. This is so hard. I'm exhausted, angry, stressed, depressed, resentful, devastated, heartbroken… the list goes on and on. It's very hard to see or even lo…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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