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Re: Federal Alzheimer's Research Defunded
It’s so freaking unacceptable on so many levels💕💙It’s not political, it’s science, it’s people’s lives and we are getting so close for our future generations.8 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234287#Comment_234287 I used to be very fit before HWD's alz diagnosis. I quit playing pickelball, walking, exercising and lifting small weights, don&…5 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/71801/dreaming-of-the-future https://alzconnected.org/discussion/71801/dreaming-of-the-future I want to comment on this post from a perspective of someone who has …6 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
I can’t imagine a life after this. I try but there’s nothing to look forward to anymore. I have no friends or family, just my HWD. Honestly the thought scares me. I’ve been alone so long now, it’s co…7 -
Our Last Mile
Well forum mates - friends, there have been many near-misses and false alarms on this long journey. My beloved DH has fooled us many times, or let's say trickster dementia has. Some of you will …21 -
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
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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