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Leqembi
Just feeling blue this morning. Neurologist offered Leqembi infusions to DH with ALZ. DH is 90. It's 18 months of every other week infustions that will only delay the inevitble by months, not ye…6 -
Re: I want to scream and cry
Lgb35, Thanks for asking about how we’re doing. My DW’s condition has of course declined since early June when I last wrote. As I have previously noted, you would think she was comatose if it wasn’t …7 -
Re: I want to scream and cry
there’s so much they still don’t know about diseases of the brain. My DH’s first diagnosis was white matter disease probably Vascular Dementia. Over a year later after I continued to send the Neurolo…5 -
Re: DH now in MC - give it time-update
My DH entered memory care last Tuesday. He is struggling greatly. The first day was fairly ok, then he started refusing to eat or drink and tries to escape and is very angry. My gentle guy has been a…6 -
Re: My DW isolating herself
I have the same situation with DW. I learned to plan activities and outings, church and Bible study regularly, grocery shopping, trips to the beautician, Dr and dental appts, all sorts of things and …5 -
I haven't posted in quite a while
Every time I think about it, something else happens and I put it off. It's been eighteen months since my DH entered MC and I wish I could say I have adjusted to being alone. My life is full of a…19 -
Long overdue update
It's been a long time since I have posted on this forum. Not sure if I belong here any longer but I can't find another forum that even comes close to fitting our situation. For a quick reca…7 -
I Miss A Real Wife
Did that title grab your attention? This will be a somewhat long, therapeutic post. I have been married to my dear wife for 26 years, with nearly seven of those years in the dementia/caregiving scena…15 -
My DH has passed on
I lost my DH about 2 weeks ago but it still seems unreal. How long before I stop rushing through the grocery store because I can't be away more than a few minutes? When will I finally sleep thro…12 -
Re: Angry
my DH does't feel so dear to me. He was in a Donanemab trial for 18 mos. just seemed to delay the inevitable. He is mid-stage, not driving and lately has been watching TV non-stop and napping. I…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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