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Re: What now!!
It’s painful for sure, agitation can be triggered by lots of physiological things, fevers, headaches, UTIs,etc. Also situational, biggies for my DW were confusion, fear and multiple people talking ar…7 -
Re: Having a massive attack of guilt
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/233444#Comment_233444 ha yes she was lost in AL. If our moms are similar, what helped me thru is knowing that it is temporary and she will adjust. My fear …5 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234358#Comment_234358 All I can say is, "DITTO." My DH is 83 and I'm 82. He's 5'11" and I'm 5'2." He has sever…8 -
Re: Should I take DH to out of state wedding?
Our twin grandchildren were married in separate ceremonies three years ago. I wanted to attend the weddings but had no one to stay with my husband so I could go. He was not incontinent nor was he whe…6 -
Re: Should I take DH to out of state wedding?
Oh dear I am sorry but I’m also a glutton for punishment, oh and I am also celiac have been since a baby so I understand dietary needs. You said your DH recognises family members, is still interactiv…5 -
Dementia
Dementia... a word I have come to loathe. It has been horrible to watch my talented, brilliant husband experience the horrors of this horrendous disease. Being aware of what Alzheimer's or likel…11 -
Re: Burnout
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/235525#Comment_235525 The job I might have been able to handle if I wasn't falling so completely apart emotionally from the caregiving. It has entered…7 -
Re: The Laugh & Cry Moment of the Day
I got my husband to wear the pull-ups by pretending to see a bad rash on his privates. In spite of how much he has declined, he is still very concerned about protecting the family jewels. I suggested…8 -
Sold my DO car
well… I finally figured out how to stop my DO from driving, I sold our other car. He always drove the jeep and now only “my” car is left. I told him I’m the primary driver so he can’t drive. So far i…18 -
Re: Necessity of a diagnosis
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234852#Comment_234852 What is 20 years amongst friends 😊?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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