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F&$! Dementia
I sometimes have a mouth of a sailor, but seriously, to hell with this cruel disease. Woke up at 5am with poop all over the bathroom floor and it all over my DW’s legs. She’s so confused and doesn’t …10 -
Re: New for me
My DW was diagnosed with EO two years ago at 53, after several years of knowing there was a problem but never associated it with Alzheimer’s. The doctor said she shouldn’t drive anymore so we sold he…5 -
Re: Financial crisis in the making
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/236024#Comment_236024 dang, I get what you are saying. My LO and I have been together 16 years, I have the paperwork for POS but in truth I’m 81, he is 86,…5 -
My 93 Year Old Mom With Late Stage Dementia Broke Her Hip Yesterday
My 93 year old mom is in late stage dementia and broke her hip yesterday. She’s lived with me for 6 years and this is the first major issue that requires a hospital stay and potential surgery. I’m wa…7 -
Bringing him home for now
Those of you who were on this site last year may remember my distress at putting DH in memory care in February. I have never been so desolate and could not accept that he couldn't be at home. I …14 -
This Cruel, Cruel disease
Today I took my husband to Respite Care for 2 days. Just a few months ago I would have never thought I would do that but things have changed so much. My DH is not a husband anymore and I am truly jus…23 -
Re: Mom broke her hip two days ago
Hi everyone- My Mom is finally doing a little better. She walked with PT today to the bathroom and even ate most of her dinner. She also just got accepted to a Skilled Nursing Facility 1/2 mile from …5 -
Re: Dermotologist: When to Stop
I have made the tough decision not to do anything that requires my DH to be put under anesthesia. He has Barrette’s esophagus and is overdue for an endoscopy but I’m not going to put him through that…6 -
Re: DH Died Last Night
I thank every one of you who responded with condolences, prayers and support. I would not have made it through Roger's illness without the support and advice I found in this amazing community. T…6 -
Re: Over Stimulation
hi. I have been on this connection thing only a few other times. This is the first I have commented. I am here because the last few days have been terrible and made us both cry. Kind of like what hap…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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