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Re: Mom was newly diagnosed
@Marymmc Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but glad you found us. To my ear, most of what you're describing sounds stage 4-ish, aka moderate stage. The issues with using some…3 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just allow yourself to feel all the emotions, and don't try to suppress them. The "rock" he was to you is still part of your strength, and it's ok…3 -
Re: Different respite question
I will comment on my experience which is a little different than what you are describing. My DW has EO and is in early stage 6. With the help of her sister, we were able to travel with DW to visit he…3 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74087/what-is-looking-after-yourself Hi Biggles, Based on my own experience, the medical staff have seen the destruction/deterioration of caregivers and is warning…4 -
Re: Newly Diagnosed Physician
Leonard, I forgot to mention APOE. I am heterozygous so I have 1 of my chromosomes with positive. My specialist at University of Pennsylvania told me I had a slightly increased chance of ARIA with tr…3 -
Re: Using an agency for respite
Some skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes offer 5 day respite, paid for by Medicare or VA. If he is on hospice it will covered 100%.1 -
Re: Siblings lack of understanding
If siblings are asking for money, you might gently ask them to return previous money lent because you will need funds for DH's care. This might get their attention. It's the truth, you do n…3 -
Re: Clinginess
All these things sound very typical. The 4pm restlessness could be a form or sundowning. All the rest of it is probably a manifestation of anxiety. Certain medications may help with these behaviors. …4 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
So, so sorry for your loss and your words and rage at Alzheimer have been shouted by so many of us and more yet to come unfortunately. Let it out, yell, cry, rage at this horrible disease. We hold so…5 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
Dear @MarDel0917 I am so so very sorry you are going through your great loss! I/we are glad you are here with us so we can support you. I just glanced at the titles on another of these boards - Suppo…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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