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Re: I can’t !!!!
The posted descriptions of behaviors of your LO’s and your emotions mirror my own. Then I throw in guilt when I react unproductively to his behavior. I feel most days as if I am not really living—jus…4 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
I know what you’re feeling. I know that socialization is good for PWD’s but every social situation puts me on edge, not knowing what DH will say or do. So I maybe tend to be more reclusive than I use…10 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
I feel the same way…just want to avoid everyone and can't imagine laughing and being happy ever again. I worry about losing my vocabulary…can't read a book because DH is jealous of the time I would s…11 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Oh yes i totally relate to this. I am beginning to feel so isolated and I am fighting it but I can feel my strength running out. Everything is becoming so hard, just to get dressed and then get into …15 -
Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Out of necessity, DH is stage 6. It’s just too hard to do things with him. He won’t tolerate caregivers so it’s mostly all on me except for family helping at times. Won’t go to day care. Just going t…14 -
Re: obsessions
Agree, most of the behaviors make no sense at all. Feel very isolated and alone, only 58 and DW's physical health is amazing but at this point we really can't converse much in any meaningful way. I f…6 -
Re: Sexual Behavior in Husbands
very common unfortunately. Medications can help. Talk to his doctor and be honest with the doctor about the behavior.2 -
Re: How to tell your spouse she has ALZ
Under Quick Links is a tab for "Groups". The one I attached for you is a link to that Group, set up by members here. Lots of good information. Others will be along soon to chime in but most…1 -
Re: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
A poignant poem showcasing how and what Alzheimer’s steals from our loved ones and that loss reverberates so deeply within the hearts of the partners and spouses who care, love and are left alone to …5 -
Re: Stage 8, Hospice & End of Life...
"Hospice Nurse Julie" has some very good videos on YouTube and TikTok about the whole hospice process and end-of-life care.2
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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