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Re: Does it really matter what we call it??
I can see both sides. However, I've found it's easier to say "she has Alzheimers" because that's something people recognize and perhaps have a little more empathy. If I had to explain her b…2 -
Re: Hospitalization for agitation-round 3
Hi clarentist - sorry you're going through the merry-go-round, gone through 4 of these myself with DW in dealing with her agitation over the years. Talk about discontinuity of care. Referral into the…3 -
Re: Seeing the worst in me
Stop having discussions with her about anything - you are the responsible person and you must make the decisions alone. You are in a marriage of one. She will still accuse, but learn how to redirect …4 -
Re: Does it really matter what we call it??
Dear Retired Teacher, I understand! I tried for several years to get a diagnosis. Some kind of "ok we finally see what you see". When they finally diagnosed my DH, I fell into a sadness so …6 -
Re: Looking for memory facilities-what to look for
I am just ahead of you - never imagined I'd even be considering this so soon, but his EO meant he is physically strong and the aggression that was occurring was not something I ever imagined happenin…5 -
Re: Looking for memory facilities-what to look for
Good for you for taking this step Maggie. It's not a personal failure, and please don't beat yourself up about it. Your other recent posts have made it clear that it was hard. There is life after mem…3 -
Re: Does it really matter what we call it??
no it doesn’t matter to most people. Except that certain meds work best for one type and not so well for others. Certain types progress more rapidly than others1 -
Re: Haven't yet figured out dx, but new symptom
with odd symptoms, it is sometimes helpful to take a video with your phone to provide to the medical folks. This is not always feasible but keep the thought in the back of your mind.2 -
Re: J
welcome to the forum. Your loved one likely has anosognosia and is unable to perceive that he/she is impaired. This is quite different from denial. You cannot reason with them and shouldn't try. Do y…1 -
Re: Seeing the worst in me
Welcome to the forum. I agree completely with what's already been said-but would add the corollary point that you should stop reminding her or telling her that she has Alzheimer's or dementia. The ma…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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