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Re: Leqembi treatments for early dementia
My hudsband has been receiving Leqembi infusions for 6 months. He has had no bad side effects. Just gets a little tired. It was a long journey to start treatments because our health insurance played …5 -
Re: Don’t know how to start, Long Rant Warning!! ⚠️
Oh, sweetie. I think we've all been there. I, for certain, have been there. I find myself occasionally in the bathroom, looking at myself in the mirror and saying, "What in the world are yo…5 -
Re: Don’t know how to start, Long Rant Warning!! ⚠️
I do not know where the idea came from that we were supposed to provide a totally calm environment for our loved ones. Where did the idea come from that our loved ones must be content and happy at al…9 -
Re: Title Co Trouble
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions and advice. When swamped with caregiving, “one more thing to do” seems like a bridge too far. But, I have to kick it in gear to get something done about this…5 -
Re: Slow motion in Stage 8
@ButterflyWings , It’s good to hear from you, albeit under such sad circumstances. I am sorry for your loss. I am two years into stage eight, recovering, and at peace. But just last week I received a…5 -
Re: Who can I trust?
Considering your age and his stage of illness, placement would be the best for you both. Because of his younger age, he could still live for a considerable time. You are only 40, with dreams of your …7 -
Re: Who can I trust?
From how your question reads to me, it seems he has gotten to stage 7 while these family members remain minimally involved. It seems like a lot to expect them to take on any serious care responsibili…7 -
Don’t know how to start, Long Rant Warning!! ⚠️
Okay, I guess I’ve officially “lost it”! I shouldn’t have, but I did. I flew off the handle and screamed and yelled at DW(stage 5/6) this afternoon. I stormed around the house, upset the dogs, and en…7 -
Re: Just Had to Cancel Mom's Move. Again.
at this point, you need to cancel her credit card - or put an extremely low limit on it. Eliminate computers and smartphones. She could get scammed really easily.5 -
Re: New to group
My DH used to love to eat everything. Now, for breakfast, she only wants scrambled eggs, bacon and toast with jelly. No sausage, no ham. Every day. At lunch, only toasted cheese and tomato sandwiches…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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