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Re: My husband isn’t diagnosed yet
keep those patience you’ll need them1 -
Re: Personality Disorders + Alzheimer’s Disease
welcome to the place for info and support. Sorry about your Mom. My daughter asked me one day whether my husband’s (her step dad’s) behavior was due to the memory loss or because he’s always been an …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Happy anniversary, JeriLynn!! I hope you guys have a blast. It sounds like a fun trip. I'm with you about "things I used to be able to do, and now cannot." I can still do much, but like you…1 -
Re: Forgetting her brother died
My DH asks about his mom and dad practically every time I visit him. I tell him they are fine and will visit him as soon as they get back from vacation. Telling him they are dead only causes pain.2 -
Re: Forgetting her brother died
I’ll never again tell my DH that deceased family members are deceased. In his world, they’re alive. I did it once with his mom and he cried his eyes out. Never again. This is where I use fiblets. Oh,…5 -
Re: Always tired
My mom sleeps a lot. In fact she has complained of always being tired for years before she was diagnosed. She has been tested for causes and nothing was ever found. The doctor said it is most likely …1 -
Re: Avoid all types of confrontation?
my 76 yr old husband is a narcissist and was diagnosed with dementia 7 yrs ago. It has progressed and he is convinced he is dying of cancer. He does have Crohn’s disease .. but a multitude of scans, …2 -
Re: How long can show timing last?
Sadly, your DH’s Alzheimer’s could progress rapidly so very soon you may have no choice but to tell her. He can no longer reason so he may not truly realize he has a progressive disease or know how t…1 -
Re: The Long Quiet
Bill, You have been here for so long, and cared for your DW lovingly. I have read many of your inspiring posts, including this one. The long quiet it is… A reminder for us all to stay strong…1 -
Re: A New Chuckle
We have to laugh when we can!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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