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Re: What is the function of a neurologist after Alz diagnosis
Great question. I've been wondering that very same thing. Thanks for asking it for me and others.3 -
Re: What is the function of a neurologist after Alz diagnosis
I am very disappointed with our Neurologist. He has seen my DH 3 times. The first time for a diagnosis and prescribe, second to walk in and say “ what can I do for you” no examination. My husband exp…7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
JeriLynn, so sorry about the little goat, your sweet dog and the near miss house fire. Glad it was a near miss, though. There are frequent reports of house fires here in Iowa in the cold. Terrifying!…1 -
Re: Scared to be alone
Totally agree with all comments above and my heart goes out to you. This is the worst. My mom has finally truly adjusted to her place, but that is only because she no longer makes sense most of the t…2 -
Re: Burnout
Please don’t feel guilty. You deserve happiness and quality of life just as much as your DW does. It’s not your fault that she’s no longer capable of that. It’s also not possible to make it so she is…2 -
Re: What to do in emergency!!
@howhale There are a number of options for sharing information about your wife's condition. The Yellow Dot Program is useful for your car. If there was an accident, a yellow dot on the rear window al…4 -
Re: What to do in emergency!!
Just a quick comment about watches to register falls. I bought a Samsung watch awhile ago for my partner, and, when testing it, I NEVER had it register a fall. I pounded my arm on the floor, simulate…2 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
My DH had FTD and ALS. I was able to keep him home until his death. Believe me, there were times I questioned whether I could do this. Thanks to the VA, I was fortunate to have CNA help of 30 hours p…7 -
Re: Necessity of a diagnosis
There are causes for dementia that can be treated so please learn what the correct procedure is and insist that the steps are taken. Additionally meds given are different for the kind of dementia pre…1 -
Re: feeling lost and depressed
Calibird, my husband is 58 and going through the same thing with fear/anxiety/depression - we do have the benefit of therapy and I have been tapping into every resource I can find to help. Here is so…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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