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Re: Conflicting Neuroquant MRI and Petscan
I understand your quandary. At the best of times, the US medical establishment can be difficult to deal with. Receiving an MCI diagnosis is one of those life-changing events that nobody wants to hear…3 -
Conflicting Neuroquant MRI and Petscan
I am have started Kisunla infusions, and after my first treatment I had a “ neuroquant MRI” in order to detect if there has been any brain hemorrhages due to the medication. The results fortunately c…2 -
Re: Have no where to go with my feelings so
@4MY❤️ For me, I think acceptance has been one of the hardest internal psychological parts of this journey. My DH didn't ask or want to have a debilitating brain disease and I didn't expect or want t…9 -
Re: Guns
Can you start by removing the bullets? Would he notice? If you can get all the bullets out, maybe a couple guns can stay.3 -
Re: New to the group, any advice helps!
Hi mary-e, I found the following attachments very helpful. I hope they can help you. It may be that your mom's Alzheimer's is moving into a moderate stage—see what you think, there's a checklist at t…2 -
Re: Have no where to go with my feelings so
DH is also a traditional male, and I performed nearly all of the duties around the house. By the time we met and married, he was unable physically to keep up with car maintenance, outdoor chores, and…4 -
Re: First Waking Thought
Bill does a great job communicating the life of a caregiver. ('The cavalry is not coming,' etc.) Hang in there WIGO235 -
Re: Father's Illness Holding 23 Year Old Son Back; Need Advice
I’m going to show my age here. I think the younger generation overall lacks motivation and drive. I also believe many are emotionally weak ( or maybe just not emotionally strong). My mom has dementia…2 -
Re: First Waking Thought
You nailed it Bill. Yes I can so relate to the feeling that there is nothing to look forward to. But I try to call old friends, the connection I get from close friendships is medicine for the soul. H…6 -
Re: First Waking Thought
Hi WIGO23, I absolutely understand your post here. What many of us caregivers have is "situational depression." My doctor tried giving me antidepressants for a short while, but they made me…23
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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