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Re: New, Scared and Confused...
Tim, I saw a Neurologist (for something else ) and he is the one who diagnosed me with ALZ . I have trouble finding the right words when talking to someone. I understand why you have not opened up ab…7 -
Re: Me time in the morning
I get it. I get up earlier than my husband. I enjoy my mornings, straightening up, making coffee and enjoying the quiet. I feel resentful when he wakes up early. Seems ridiculous, but it’s those litt…5 -
Re: Me time in the morning
Same thing here, but a partial solution: enjoy the few times when you do get up first and have that cup of coffee. Don't expect it to happen. Accept that you will need to put down your cup, help…7 -
Just crappie day
You wake up in a good mood. DH is so negative. You carry on. Try to get him in better mood in nope. Dh complains his tv is not working right. I work it fine explain to him what to do. DH tries again …5 -
Re: Three Years in Memory Care
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/228353#Comment_228353 I placed my DH in May and just took a 5 day trip to Arizona to see my two grandkids. I've done this trip regularly with my DH an…6 -
Re: Just crappie day
Your PWD no longer can handle technology. Don't explain to him how to do it, because he won't get it. Instead, blame promblems on the tv: "they don't make them like they used to.&…5 -
Re: Pulling the trigger on memory care
What pushed me over the edge.... I was burned out. The 24/7 responsibilities, the stress, and anxiety were killing me (literally). I love this fmb...."she can get the round-the-clock care that s…5 -
Re: Pulling the trigger on memory care
Wow. I want to keep DH home as long as possible and really plan until the end. For now, it's manageable and I am able to work. Reading all the things on here make me see that may not be possible…5 -
Missing at @M1
I know people come and go and life changes, but I can’t help missing @M1s comments. I’ve been a member for years. I mostly read and learned, rarely commenting until more recently. I looked forward to…14 -
Re: Just crappie day
I don't even wake up in a good mood anymore…used to be such a cheerful person, but now I am pretty much toxic! I can relate to everything you said…I just took a walk to try to gain some sanity…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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