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Re: Tracking watches
I feel the need to add my standard reminder. Many of these devices assume you are someplace with reliable cellphone coverage, because they use the cell network to communicate. If you are in an area w…3 -
Re: Says he doesn’t have Alzheimer’s
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74079/says-he-doesn-t-have-alzheimer-s This is a difficult situation. I went through the SSDI process years ago. You absolutely should hire an attorney who special…2 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I will be watching this thread closely as all the historical things I might have done to "reset" are currently not useful. It is so very difficult to take a relaxing bath when your shadow c…8 -
Re: When siblings do not help
I feel your frustration. In the lead up to my mom's diagnosis my brother, despite living 15 minutes away from my mom compared to my 12 hrs away, was very hands off and would go months without se…1 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
Sometimes I think people don't know what else to say. My standard response is, "Thanks, I'm trying." Then I move on. For me, taking care of myself means physically, emotionally, m…7 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
Honestly, I get annoyed at people constantly telling me to "take time for myself" and "take care of myself" by those who are not living our constant daily struggle. When I pay a h…6 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
Sometimes "be sure to look after yourself" can feel like one more thing on one's to-do list. Just saying. HB9 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I have a wonderful caregiver who cooks and does laundry for us. She’s here 3 days a week for 4 hours. I’m lucky to live near a beach. So. I get a beach walk at my own pace. I shop or meet someone for…11 -
Re: Having a time coping with Husband
Welcome. Others here have given you great advice. I have attached a few resources that may be helpful. https://us.v-cdn.net/6037576/uploads/0HC941Y8YJUP/dbat.pdf https://us.v-cdn.net/6037576/uploads/…1 -
Re: Having a time coping with Husband
I’m sorry for the reason you need to be here but glad you found this community. I’m only 1 month in with my husband’s ALZ diagnosis, though there have been signs for months if not years. It’s particu…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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