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Re: Reality
This is such a long slow sad illness. Sometimes at home my DH to me appears ‘normal’ but of course he’s not. It’s me compensating, predicting and doing everything for him and wishing he was normal. C…12 -
Reality
Just wanted to share my reality. My DH is a very physically fit 72 year old who was diagnosed with AD 3.5 years ago. One year ago today, August 23, 2024, he looked at me and said "who are you an…10 -
Re: get cancer check-up?
I'm thinking of the question I learned here: "what will you do with the information the test gives?" If cancer is detected, will you proceed to treat that or let it go considering her …7 -
I need to hear a "poor baby" from someone please
DH is end stage EOAD. He is in hospice so I have contacted his nurse to help with medication adjustments. He had not peed all day, I was texting his RN to ask about this when he went into his room an…11 -
So many questions...
Hello. My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's on August 6. The Neurologist didn't mention a stage but our GP said it's moderate to severe. His has trouble speaking, he can't fi…9 -
Re: I’m so frustrated and scared
Thank you all so much. Today was a much better day. Last night was uneventful. This is such a heartbreaking journey.5 -
Re: How to stop concerning behavior
I know this does not address your specific question. My initial reaction is that it would be good if all your neighbors were aware of DH condition and informed of related behaviors so as to prevent f…8 -
Trouble Redirecting
Hi all, My poor DW. She's spent the last several days crying, asking about why there is such distance between us. Like our relationship has changed and I don't love her anymore. Of course I…5 -
Re: Sleeping at night
My DW is stage 3 or 4, and exactly like her mother 22 years ago, she is sleeping more as the disease progresses. Two days ago she slept at least 18 hours, yesterday, 15 hours. Our GP told me there is…9 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
I went back to the facility that had been my first choice today and took DH for an assessment and tour. They were very helpful, welcoming and accommodating. They have no qualms about his care.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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