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Re: My LO has FTD and struggles with accepting support
I’m with ‘Goodlife2025’ above. I just started taking on the smaller items and slowly moved onto everything else. If DH asked, I just said that was done the other day or last week, whatever I thought …2 -
Re: What to say before taking DH to a day care place for a first time visit.
@Nowhere : Thank you for sharing. You put into words what I am feeling nearly everyday. And I am certain that I am not alone. "He was my delusional, paranoid, lost, and best friend- shadow, real…3 -
Re: My LO has FTD and struggles with accepting support
I had to take on the financials one by one without discussing with my DW. She hardly even noticed, rarely even asks about a bill or other financial obligation anymore, and I am actually surprised at …3 -
Re: What to do in emergency!!
I bought an Apple Watch for the same reason about the fall detection. I also bought a small metal band that fits on the Apple watch band that has my name, an emergency contact number (not my DH), and…1 -
Re: Sad caregiver
We all have felt like we are a step behind. It is sad. Just do the best you can. He’s lucky to have you. I found that making a list everyday and marking things off made me feel like I was in control.…6 -
Re: Waiting
Ronda, I don’t think anything is wrong with you. We know that we’re dealing with a progressive disease. We just don’t know the timeline for it. I hope you’re able to relax a bit and truly enjoy this …2 -
Re: Wants to talk to his parents
My DH queries the whereabouts of various people including his father, my father and my mother strange he never asks about his own mother. I tell him the same thing for each person - your darling Dad …3 -
Re: Talking with others in early stage dementia
I was diagnosed last fall with ALZHEIMERS and it scared the hell out of me a d still does. I too worry about my wife and family. I was afraid to tell my kids but they understand what I am Going throu…1 -
Re: Caring for my grandmother and my family
Your first priority is your children. Fragile children are learning their self worth and if there are frequent corrections or criticism can be detrimental. I am assuming grandma has some dementia. My…1 -
Re: Sad caregiver
I think what @charley0419 was saying is that you are not alone. I don't think he was being snarky but rather he was supporting you. We all have our unique struggles but we also share many of the same…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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