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Re: Does she really have Vascular Dementia?
My mom has vascular dementia. For many at her AL and even here, memory seems to be the biggest most obvious symptom. My moms memory is not too bad. Her problems are executive functioning, logic and r…1 -
Re: @PRC regarding Grief
@PRC I haven't lost my DW yet, but have been already swallowed by grief. Not quite to where you are now and I'm so sorry you're in it and struggling. The one thing I finally did for myself was reach …3 -
Re: MedicAlert bracelet or something else?
@JackN Hi and welcome. Wandering/elopement takes a multifaceted approach. Prevention first with multiple safety nets. Unless you're in a major city, I would encourage you to reach out to local first …2 -
Re: Night time going home trips
My wife would wake several times a night and insist we had to leave because people were coming to hurt or kill us. Once in the car she would be fine and would be fine when we initially got home but w…2 -
Re: smoking. How do you all deal with it. I am
My DW quit smoking many years ago, but she always enjoyed a glass or two of wine. Early in our AD journey she began drinking more—self medicating, I believe, when she could understand what was going …1 -
Re: smoking. How do you all deal with it. I am
When I quit smoking, decades ago, I used cinnamon sticks. I held them in my mouth and hands like a cigarette. It helped me break the habit. I don't know if that's an option for your loved ones.1 -
Re: The End is Near
Thinking of you . . . J.1 -
Re: She is the Love of My Life, will she come back for a moment?
I'm glad to hear you are having an MRI, you may find out your DW has Vascular Dementia along with Alzheimer's. Your experience is similar to mine. I knew 'something' was wrong 10 years ago when my DH…2 -
Re: Update on MC placement
so sweet of you to remember that. Such a great reminder for all of us. In the Bible it says do not fear or be anxious 365 times, once for each day of the year. Sometimes it’s difficult but scripture …3 -
Re: Placement Decision
For me, the decision to place came when I was emotionally, physically and spiritually bankrupt and exhausted. I had nothing left in the tank. When I placed her, she took to memory care like a duck in…5
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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