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Re: Too old for this/too young for this
For myself, living day to day with DW ALZ, anosognosia vs denial is a distinction without a difference. I imagine there are some people for whom this difference was meaningful, but I never found it t…6 -
Re: Home health care
Hey there ME44, welcome to the club. As a husband caring for my wife of 40 years I am just going to offer a few tips that I have been wanting to put out there for husbands. A shower hose is a must if…6 -
Re: Gulp. So new I hope I’m reading incorrectly
Most everyone is overwhelmed at first and at some point most just want to run away. Your life is going to be forever changed by this journey. I think what is important is that you do have quite a bit…2 -
Re: Do we ever sleep?
A physician who posts on this board said biphasic sleep is normal for many people. I often sleep for 3-5 hours, am awake for a couple of hours, and sleep again until morning. This was true of me long…2 -
Re: New to this. DH with MCI due to AD
I don’t know what kind of life you have had up until now. We all have had things to deal with but nothing will prepare you for what is to come. Be thankful for what you have had. Although there are s…3 -
We need a Plan B
I lost a favorite neighbor this week. She was caring for a husband with Parkinson's but was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three months ago. He is now in a nursing home with hospice, and her f…3 -
Re: Gulp. So new I hope I’m reading incorrectly
There is no cure. At best, some medication can slow it up for months. Other medications can assist with symptoms. We have all been where you are. This is devastating news. The best thing you can do i…3 -
Re: Gulp. So new I hope I’m reading incorrectly
Bless you for seeking understanding from those who have endured this crazy trial by fire. The "A word" has not been spoken in our home for the eight years since the diagnosis, due to hostil…5 -
Post for Lgb35 on Semantic Dementia
Lgb35 I saw your recent question on how to get info on Semantic Dementia (SD) in another thread but I thought answering there might get lost. "we received confirmation today that DH also has Sem…2 -
Re: Still waffling on MC placement
I'll second what @harshedbuzz says about enclosed areas. My wife's MCF has one. I was originally under the impression that residents could go outside whenever they like. However, the doors …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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