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Re: Walk With Bill_2001: 10 Years as a Caregiver
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74276/walk-with-bill-2001-10-years-as-a-caregiver There are many new people to this forum and I feel this is one of THE most important reads for everyone on this j…2 -
Re: Feeling useless.
Could be depression, could be the stage that he is in. All I can really tell you, is don't take it personally. My DH finds it difficult to make decisions ( in stage 4). I offer a choice of 2 thi…3 -
Re: help!! constipation
DH has needed metamucil daily in his morning smoothie and a cup of smooth move (senna) tea daily to have a BM every 4 days or so. There were two times when an enema (last resort) was necessary after …2 -
Re: Memory care
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255031#Comment_255031 My husband is early stage. We were advised by family who have lived through this to tour memory care facilities now and get on a wait…3 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Welcome. Sorry about your husband’s diagnosis. I recommend the book “The 36 Hour Day” which helped me after my husband’s diagnosis. Also search online for dementia caregiving videos by Tam Cummings a…4 -
Re: The Good , the Bad , and the Ugly of late stage 7
Thank you for sharing your story. You were right when you said stage 7 is something we don't hear a lot about. But it's part of the disease, and should not be hidden. I'm sorry you are…3 -
Re: Getting support from family members
All's I can say is Ditto on everything said here. My DW has a sister (my sister in law) that lives 4 doors away. We hardly see her. It has been a great source of conflict between us. Even to jus…3 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Hi, Jomarie. I too recently joined the discussion boards. So sorry you have to be here, but you’ve made a good choice. Read and take heed of all the words of wisdom from those who have already respon…5 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Oh my gosh, I am very worried about YOU, not DH !!! You must try to help your own self at this point. However much you yearn for your former life with your long time sweetheart, it’s different now, t…5 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Jomarie, You are in our prayers. We are worried about you. Please see a doctor immediately to address your dramatic weight loss and feelings of hopelessness. You need respite care. Contact the Alzhei…4
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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