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Re: Resentment
Absolutely! I totally resent the disease and have to remind myself that the behaviors and moods I'm experiencing are not done by my SO, but they are done TO her by Alzheimers. Actually done to b…5 -
Re: Seeing my mom out smiling with my sister
@harshedbuzz I do believe my dad has spoken with an attorney Got 3 prescriptions today from my doctor. We shall see how they go1 -
Re: Overwhelming Grief
I feel that same gut-wrenching grief, and my DH is still in mild stage. But I see him changing almost every day. I think it’s hard to appreciate what we have when we are in constant grief. My first t…2 -
Re: Anniversary
Happy Anniversary! Last year we celebrated our 45th. I spent much of the day with neighbors doing yard work. I cooked him a nice dinner and opened a bottle of wine. I out flowers on the table and use…4 -
Re: Anniversary
My wife (mid stage 7) forgot we were married very early in her progression. She hasn't recognized our anniversary for many years. This coming October will be our Golden, 50 years since our marri…7 -
Re: Anniversary
My DW and I have an anniversary coming on the 13th. Last year was the first time she had no idea about our anniversary or that we were married. September was her birthday and also had no idea and so …6 -
Re: Explaining the Concept of Time
My DW is struggling much more with calendars than clocks/ watches. She's stage 3-4. She keeps buying pocket calendars hoping to find one that isn't "screwed-up" (in her words). Sh…2 -
Re: I hung up on mom today
Saying you need to hang up and then hanging up is far more courteous than just slamming the phone down. And you went through a long and painful conversation before that. Let go of the guilt. Let her …1 -
Re: I hung up on mom today
I just found this Teepa Snow podcast on communications, about 20 minutes , there is a transcript . Covered recent topics that have appeared in this Forum- what an OT can do , when it is time to not l…1 -
Re: how to tell others of my diagnosis
OMG, I feel so much for you - and I've had such a mixed and difficult experience myself, and it hurts on a daily basis. One friend said "everything's going to be OK" and when I sa…4
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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