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Just a teeny vent to those who understand
I was sitting outside with my DH. It was 104 degrees during the day and still 94 degrees at night when we were outside. We were talking about how the crowd at the community music concert was really s…4 -
Re: Overwhelmed
Hi cjens - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. You are not alone. Continue to browse and ask… at some point, someone on the forum has been there, done that. Do make sure you take time for yo…1 -
Re: Where has my husband gone? Loss…
Hi Cathy coconis - Definitely check out the '36-hour day' book… you can go to the chapters that pertain to the current situation. ((hugs)) @RonofPenn - We hear you. Welcome to 'here'. You are correct…1 -
Re: GYN Appointment
Thank you all for the amazing support. My wife has no history of Gyn issues, so I will be cancelling this appointment.3 -
Re: Trusting the "Experts"
Welcome. She needs to move to Al! My brother fought me on this. He insisted she had rights. Even during the move he insisted she should be the one making the decision about what to bring that she was…1 -
Re: Anger Issues
welcome. This is the place for info and support. First, read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which helped me after my husband’s diagnosis. Search for online videos about dementia caregiving. Tam Cummings …2 -
Re: Great News on Treatment Advance
I also saw, celebrated, & saved this great news: but White House has paused or canceled further research for now. Hope & pray this money is restored!!!!!2 -
Re: GYN Appointment
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73850/gyn-appointment Why are you bothering with this exam? It seems uneccessary.1 -
Re: GYN Appointment
As a 66 yo female, my pap smears and pelvic ended at 65 and I do have a remote history of problems. I'd call the doc and discuss and cancel unless there is a compelling medical reason. Good luck.3 -
Re: GYN Appointment
@Cranddi Does your wife have a history of gynecological cancer or atypical Pap smears in the last 10 years? If not, she may not need an "annual" gyn appointment. Current recommendations for…3
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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