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New diagnosis - scared and looking for support
My husband has been having dementia-like moments for the last few years, but has gotten significantly worse this past year. We recently discovered brain atrophy and other abnormalities. We have an ap…5 -
He breaks my heart
My DH was sitting watching TV while I was getting lunch ready. I looked up and he was crying. When I asked what was wrong he told me "I keep losing people. I can't always remember them. And I'm …8 -
Re: MCI caregiver and already stressed.
All good feedback above. Only thing I'd add is it gets easier - not because PWD gets better but we get better as caregivers the more practice we get. I find I really have to make the effort to forgiv…5 -
Re: Help with downsizing
TL;DR Make a plan to be where you want to be as a widow. Do what is best for you. This is your decision and your needs are the important ones here-- not your daughter or your DH. The answer to this i…5 -
From A. Marie: Entering Stage 8, and thanks to you all
I've only ever commented here occasionally, and this is my first (and possibly last) post on the new site. But I just wanted to let you know that my DH (age 74) died on Sunday 6/4, after struggling w…8 -
Tramadol and memory lane by Stewart
Well my dw is still complaining of pain and this does seem to be playing into her not being able to sit. Today we were walking and she started to cry, I asked what was the matter and she said it hurt…5 -
When your skin gets thick
When you finally get thick skin just to protect your heart When you just shake your head instead of crying tears. When you realize rational dialogue is gone When you are so alone but always with some…6 -
Re: Welcome! New Forum for Caregivers
I am new to this community but appreciate deeply the kinship of others giving care to a parent with VD. I am just truly coming to terms with my own feelings and emotions on all this and having my par…15 -
One year since placement.
I placed my husband a year ago in a memory care that was beautiful and had a lot of activities. After 8 months I realized that he was doing none of the activities and was having trouble feeding himse…8 -
Dementia Conversation
My DW, late stage 6, still speaks, but mostly it’s gibberish—word salad, invented words, impossible to follow. But yesterday, clear as a bell. Here’s the convo: DW (not looking at me): Honey? Me: Yes…12
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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