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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 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74274/feeling-so-lost https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255198#Comment_255198 Welcome to this encouraging club, where I assure you that you will find ins…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Lorita - No riots. It was just a nice day there, even traffic was not that bad. Portland is just its basic weird self, which is good. My grandmother (my dad's mom), loved Portland. She lived in …1 -
Re: I just had to ask how much time he has left
I would discuss this information with your adult children. I keep mine in the loop about DH. Sometimes it feels like a doom and gloom conversation which I hate but I don’t want them to ever feel like…5 -
Re: Neurophysiology test completed
The sadness, anger and stress you are feeling can be overwhelming. Find a therapist and/or a support group that deals with what we are living with to help you. I have relatives who have lived with th…3
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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