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Re: Spouse not eating or drinking enough .
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/72778/spouse-not-eating-or-drinking-enough My wife who has Alzheimer's is going through a lot of things similar to your spouse - From the start her Neurologis…5 -
Re: Not taking it well...
Hi, I also have trouble with getting my husband to eat. Some days he's fine, & others he doesn't want anything I make. I'm a good cook, I get so irritated spending time cooking &am…5 -
Re: Doesn’t want to go anywhere
Last November, I made reservations for an event which was about an hour away. Since the event was in the evening and I wasn't sure how long it would last, I booked a hotel in the area. The event…6 -
Re: Periodic changes in behavior getting more concerning
I feel for you as everyday wake up wondering what’s next , my wife progression has been slow. Diagnosed about 2 yrs ago , mild dementia (whatever that means) I worry everyday if anything happens to M…10 -
Periodic changes in behavior getting more concerning
My wife was diagnosed with Alz 5 years ago at 65 years old. She has a strong family history on her Mom's side and we noticed concerns at least 2 years prior. Her memory decline was slow the firs…9 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/240630#Comment_240630 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/240639#Comment_240639 Ty all for your honest feedback. I know I need to make changes for …7 -
Re: Failed my first test
You did good. After over 2 years of my DW with EO, I have learned so many lessons on how to redirect my LO. Even with my experience so far I still sometimes start to argue without even knowing I did …5 -
Re: Failed my first test
A successful Cub Scout project is one in which no one gets hurt and we learn something. This sounds like a successful project to me. Good job.8 -
Failed my first test
Since my husband’s diagnosis about a month ago, I have been super focused on not over reacting, arguing, correcting him if he’s wrong, etc. and have been doing really well. Yesterday out of the clear…11 -
Re: It's not 'agitation' - It is RAGE AND AGRESSION
I second all the folks suggesting you get him to a Geri-Psych inpatient unit asap. My husband just returned after a two-week stay, and he is so much better. He was sent there because of increasing ag…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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