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Re: They really have no idea!!
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Re: Did I Over React?
Stress definitely can cause irritability and difficulty concentrating. Soldiers, firefighters, and others in similarly stressful occupations practice, because in circumstances of extreme stress they …3 -
Re: They really have no idea!!
I understand what you are going through. My wife has early on-set and was diagnosed 7 years ago. She is at home and I have been the primary care giver with some assistance from private care CNA's a f…6 -
Re: They really have no idea!!
This is a tough one. It sounds as if this is coming from a mother concerned about her son that she loves. It’s easy for someone not living in your shoes to easily say “just put the person in ….” But …4 -
Re: Understanding the number system ?
These are functional stages, not stages of the disease. Medical doctors generally use a mild, moderate, severe staging for the disease, while caregivers use the seven-part scale that discusses progre…2 -
Re: Understanding the number system ?
Thanks this will help.2 -
Re: Cereal ..... Again
healthy choice frozen meals are pretty good. Pop them in the microwave for 4/5 minutes and you will have a decent meal. Best wishes4 -
Re: DW just diagnosed with Early onset Alzheimer's
I think you must get your legal stuff in order with a certified elder attorney and meet with a financial planner. It is important to get that done before your DW progresses further. I’d to the legal …2 -
Re: DH put on in home hospice care
Nancy, My DW was recently accepted into hospice in-home care. I very sadly removed her from her two days a week in day care (ADHC). My reason for giving up those very needed hours of freedom is becau…1 -
Re: Financial questions related to care
Welcome - I am in a similar financial and home situation with my DW w/EO at age 49 and I am 62 - retired early to care for her. See an elder care attorney as soon as possible. I did and because I saw…2
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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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