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Re: Fears in Stage 8
It is brain fog, the ability to actually succumb to stress and exhaustion now that no one depends on you, depression, and a deep fear that you will get dementia yourself. For myself, I add the fact t…2 -
Re: Fears in Stage 8
Thank you for sharing your feelings in this post because, to be honest, I am afraid of everything right now. The onset of my general fear occurred after my loved one died. I have been trying to get t…3 -
Re: MC costs
@tboard while it's true that seeing a lawyer doesn't change the law, it's also entirely possible that a family would sell the house and impoverish the spouse if they were unaware of wh…4 -
Re: Depressed and venting
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/270539#Comment_270539 💝1 -
Re: A New Level of Loneliness
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/270026#Comment_270026 So sorry that you have to be here but stay with all of us as we together suppprt each other during this horrible journey. ❤️6 -
Re: DH in denial
He will probably never accept his condition. Nor is it important that he do so. What you need to do is accept the fact that it is up to you to manage your life with him without his help or input. You…3 -
Re: DH in denial
So glad you found us here .Sad that so many have not or stumble upon us. Folks here are the most supportive, caring and helpful group ever. Come often, ask, vent, cry, or just read. We are sorry that…1 -
Re: Depressed and venting
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/270431#Comment_270431 Your comment about the loved one "will read your emotions and react to those emotions more so than to the words you are saying.&…7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (217)
GG, will this trip to Charleston be the one where you move your mother-in-law? Good luck! Glad she is willing even though reticent. It is tough for a person to leave their home and their independence…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (217)
Carl, you always give us a chuckle. Iris and JL enjoy your travels. Stay aware of the weather forecasts. Spring has been record breaking this week. Very hot and sunny, upper 80’s and low 90’s. Stay s…1
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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