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Re: Frustrated and overwhelmed
So many of us have experienced bizarre behaviors with our loved ones. Your new friends on this website will offer so much understanding and compassion, which is so desperately needed during this time…4 -
Re: Frustrated and overwhelmed
You are in a safe place to open up, share your concerns, your fears and your experiences. Too often those who are not living in this nightmare cannot fully understand the experiences we face often. U…5 -
Re: Fidget and Anxiety Reducing Toys
We used fidgets and other "toys" for children or memory care patients for anxiety. They can help but you have to find the ones that your loved one will respond to. Amazon is a source for ma…1 -
Re: I need a hug please
@wose said: All docs are in order, I’m probably not seeing or accepting his obvious progression. Sometimes kind people like you remind me. I’m having a hard time finding a g psych guy cause he only w…1 -
New to group - in MCI stage of AD
Good morning! I’m recently diagnosed with MCI of AD. Prior to my diagnosis, my husband didn’t notice anything, but I knew something was wrong. I mentioned my memory difficulties to my internist and s…3 -
Re: New to this. DH with MCI due to AD
You have received lots of good advice above. Just adding … Vacation. I am not saying not to go. We have. Just be aware that DH may not do as well in unfamiliar surroundings. DH here got lost returnin…1 -
Re: In hospital and medicine
I’ve been thinking of you Eloise and hoping you can find a little comfort and peace. After my first hubby died, it took a very long time for me to come to terms with it. I will never stop grieving, b…2 -
Re: My parents are stubborn
Welcome. You have been given great advice. A DPOA is very important. I also agree that a plan B is very important. Some facilities can have a waiting list. It might be a good idea to see what the opt…1 -
Re: Say something/Don't say something?
I have heard that if she is reminded and suddenly remembers that could just be normal forgetfulness. But if you remind her and she still doesn’t remember that is a sign that dementia may be involved.…1 -
Re: Helping Mom Get Help
Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. She's going to resent and resist this new support if you make it about her continued decline, so I would c…1
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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