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Re: Hope or Cope?
I would focus on managing and enjoying the time you have together. We all hope for a cure for this terrible disease, but meanwhile you must learn how to care for your LO and cope with the day to day …8 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
I could have written your post. When we got the diagnosis of MCI, we spent a month getting financials in order and planned for the future. This is what appears to be working for us and keeping my hus…5 -
Re: Companionship for the caregiver
Caregiving for a LO with dementia is very lonely. We know how you feel. Some memory care facilities have support groups open to the public. You could look there.2 -
Re: Neuro Pyscological Testing
Im glad you have found a good pcp. That’s so important. I hope your mom continues to accept the situation. My moms two hour evaluation gave a very detailed report of exactly where she had deficits. T…2 -
Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
I was told that PWD are more able to “keep it together” in a familiar environment (i.e. home) and once placed in MC, more about their condition is revealed or becomes obvious. So I agree with the PP …2 -
Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
How awful! I am sorry to hear your LO has declined so rapidly. I agree that talking to the facility directors about your concerns is important (does he have a UTI?), and it is likely that the first f…1 -
Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
Welcome. I think it’s a no win situation. If you had left him in his home alone, you would probably be seeing a decline, it may just have been brought about by something in his home. In his home thin…1 -
Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
Dear @kymbermac, Check with the MC staff and see if you can get a hospice evaluation for your LO. This is usually free and they can do an assessment to see if he qualifies for their services. If so, …1 -
From NYT: Study Linked Cheese to Lower Dementia Risk
If you like high fat cheese, you may have a lower risk of developing dementia, but may raise risks for cardiovascular disease. Shared article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/well/eat/cheese-demen…1 -
Re: Meeting with the Neurologist
@Possibilities4LO welcome to our community, though I’m sorry that due to your DWs diagnosis you need to join us. What you described sounds like your DW has anosogosia, not uncommon with AD. It’s diff…2
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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