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X2 now
My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the Monday after Thanksgiving in 2022. Luckily, it has been progressing very slowly. He lives with my mother and is watched by her full time. On Monday, my mom w…6 -
Cooking doesn’t get much easier
Super Easy Mexican Chicken 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can chicken breast small or large can (I don’t see much difference) 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 small can diced green chi…6 -
Re: Are PWD capable of any kind of understanding of consequences?
I wouldn’t threaten him with not visiting … I’d just reduce my visits without discussion about it. In addition, as soon as he starts on this topic, make your excuses and leave As Soon As Practical. Y…5 -
Re: Are PWD capable of any kind of understanding of consequences?
Delusions of infidelity are, unfortunately, fairly common and hard to deal with. We often just go along with LO's delusions, but this one is an exception. I've been listening to my DH (stag…6 -
Mom is at peace now
My mom has ended her journey with dementia. She became ill last week at her memory care facility and ended up in the hospital for 5 days. They did as much as they could without going to extreme measu…6 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234328#Comment_234328 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234403#Comment_234403 You keep going. You need to be as string as possible, mentally, phy…5 -
Your humor for the day...
I posted a few days ago a question about men's briefs and it was suggested that I purchase male "guards" as a way to combat the beginning urinary issues….several people answered, and t…7 -
Re: Looking to connect first time . New
Hello and welcome. Yes, we have had some people fade away and others who think “ he seems fine to me”. Keep reading the posts here and know that all are here to help and support. This is a hard , exp…5 -
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
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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