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So confused and so tired
First post here - My husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Alzheimers last year from a neuropsychologist. Afterwards, we went to a neurologist who diagnosed MCI. We have had blood tests for B12, sleep s…5 -
Re: Suggestions on how to handle constant complaining
Wow did I need this thread tonight! My mom is 80, has been in AL for almost 3 weeks after an incident of going out in 10 degree weather with short sleeves on and then refusing to get dressed from the…5 -
Re: Suggestions on how to handle constant complaining
Hi there. I am frequently the target of my mother’s complaints. Seems that I’m her target. She’s in AL and I’m constantly hearing “There’s nothing to do here, They’re mean to me, I want to go home , …5 -
I have breast cancer… now what?
I’m at the very start of testing and diagnosis process. So far i know it will be at least a stage 2 involving lumpectomy, lymph node biopsy, radiation, and some form of drug therapy. Any one been thr…5 -
Re: Another MC Question
just an update, it’s been two weeks today since we moved, and today-for the first time ever-she was sitting outside in the courtyard with another resident when I got there. She was very happy to see …7 -
Re: Anosognosia - Does it ever go away?
I’ve wondered the same thing. DH also has commented that his brain doesn’t work anymore and that he is stupid and wants to die. And I get the feeling that deep down he knows he is not well even when …5 -
Re: Is there any life left after Alzheimer's caregiving?
@Denise1847 My sister who had EO Alz and FTD, passed away this last March. By the end of it, I was completely exhausted. Not only was I toast, I was blackened toast. Physically, I seem to be intact. …6 -
Re: Placement Decision
My first post. I'm signing the paperwork this morning for my DW of 58 yrs to be placed in MC. She does function pretty good with a lot of prompts. She mostly sits, and stares, doesn't talk unless you…5 -
new to this group...
Hi, I am new to this group. I first noticed something was off with my DW in early 2019. After lots of reluctance and denial, we got a EO ALZ diagnosis in late 2021. Right now, I am 57 she is 59. I wo…9 -
Re: New diagnosis after 4 years
Welcome to the forum, though sorry you need to be here. It's awful on an ongoing basis, but yes, this group is a lifeline. There are times when it really hits, and hearing it confirmed by an objectiv…6
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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