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Now I have time to be sad
I hope this is not inappropriate. My very, very elderly LO is safe now and in a steady decline. The analogy I use is that mentally and physically it is like a train slowly pulling away. But I tell my…6 -
Re: From Maybe to Reality
How frustrating and so unhelpful. Here's what I say about the guilt of being occasionally impatient. The advice we are given and what we try to do is to be positive all the time, take all the bl…7 -
Thank you all!
In my last post, I told how DH had the car key. That night, he left the key in the car while he was packing to go home, again. He asked me if I had the key, I reminded him that he had it last, but I …12 -
From Maybe to Reality
This past week, I poured out my feelings of guilt about being impatient with my DH to our pastor. Ignore any lack of compassion for the caretaker here, I wasn't looking for that. The entireity (…7 -
DH put on in home hospice care
The long road is heading towards the end. I am trying to stay strong, but with each passing day, the road becomes more treacherous. Last night DH fell after getting out of bed in the dark. In the pro…13 -
Re: New diagnosis, new to group. Having a rough ugly cry day.
Hi--I'm 45 with a 24, 17, and 7 year old. I was diagnosed with early-onset Alz a week ago. Every day so far has been a rough, ugly-cry day for me too, I'm sorry. There is just so much to th…6 -
Re: New here and overwhelmed
Hi Cat. Welcome to the forum, but sorry you have a need for it. I don't frequent the forum very much anymore. My wife passed on 24th of June 2022, but I remained an active member for another 2 y…6 -
From NYT: She's Trying to Stay Ahead of Alzheimer's...
Trigger Warning: This article discusses the euthanasia in the context of dementia and capacity to make that decision. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/health/assisted-death-alzheimers-netherlands.h…5 -
Re: DH's friend is stirring up trouble...
Thank you, everyone, for your support! Instead of being a sitting duck, first thing in the morning I emailed my attorney for advice and counsel, gave a brief overview of my situation and am awaiting …6 -
Another Let Down
Just venting my frustration. We found a Dementia Support Coffee Group, held once a month at Brothers Leagues Club, held in one of their small meeting rooms, it has an attached kitchen and is on the g…6
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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