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Re: Caregiver and After
The information below popped up this morning for me and I thought it might be of interest. Just a call to all of us to not ignore our feelings and symptoms, it may be more than just grief. It may be …3 -
Re: Just a curious observation
My wife is well into the severe stage and she does the same thing. Lots of jabbering of numbers. 4, 4, 2, 2, 10, etc. are some of her favorites - lol. I've looked it up and it's not uncommo…1 -
Re: Just a curious observation
Found this: https://beingpatient.com/dementia-patients-repetition-counting-numbers/2 -
Re: New to this site and need advice
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74189/new-to-this-site-and-need-advice You are in the right place, on this forum. Travel is a challenge and dementia sufferers all seem to have different responses…4 -
Re: New to group - in MCI stage of AD
Welcome to our club. 😞 In October 2023, I mentioned to my Nurse Practitioner in my annual physical that I was having slight memory issues. For example, if asked a 2-part question, I could reply to t…4 -
Re: New to group - in MCI stage of AD
Hi Kindred Spirit, I heard a bit of me in your story. First, thank you for sharing about yourself. I am about three years into a AD diagnosis and will be 68 in a few days. Similar to you I noticed/fe…3 -
Re: Caregiver and After
My heart goes out to you. You were so devoted to her and it’s inspiring. I once read that when a caregiver loses their person, their identity is lost as well. May you have the strength to endure unti…1 -
Re: Respite
Cindy, I am sorry you are having to deal with this. It is so disheartening to give all that you have to give and then be berated and criticized for not “doing it right”- ugh! Thanks for sharing, as i…3 -
Caregiver and After
My dear wife fell asleep the last time about 5 weeks ago after having endured years of this disease. She was diagnosed with MCI 8 years ago and her progression was moderate until about 2 years ago wh…15 -
Re: New to this. DH with MCI due to AD
My DH is in a support group for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and I am in a caregiver support group. I highly recommend you both join one. It’s helpful for both of you to be able to vent …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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