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Re: Aphasia
My husband isn’t “there” yet so I have no experience on which to draw or words of wisdom. I can only offer a heartfelt hug. Your posts help me to prepare mentally for what’s likely to happen in our f…3 -
Re: Aphasia
my heart breaks for you I wait everyday to see what’s coming next , can’t image what your going through. I sometimes feel that no of this is going to happen to my wife. No matter how n my any stories…3 -
Re: What You Took From Me
Bill you should write a book. A really honest book about this ugly journey1 -
Re: Moved Mom In
it's long but good shorter different presenter2 -
Re: Constantly saying Help Me please
Welcome to the group! I'm sorry you've been dealing with so much. Elderly saying "help me" over and over is pretty common in later stages of dementia. It stems from their anxiety …1 -
Re: Beginning to Resent My Mom
You are young to have so much on your plate - school, caregiving , wondering what employment will look like in a changing world economy and the joys and give&take of a young marriage. The Alz Ass…4 -
Re: Beginning to Resent My Mom
Love your mother above all else! It's not her fault she has this terrible disease. If your mom is still trying to hug you, you need to embrace that. That will be a fleeting moment with this dise…4 -
Re: New diagnosis
@E-1 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. A couple of thoughts— We did get a second (and third) opinion regarding dad although not intentionally. He…1 -
Re: memory care and travels for me
I just placed my DW at a great group home on Jan. 2nd, and took my first solo trip in several years to California for three days this week. The sense of guilt and grief gave me great anxiety before l…6 -
Re: Newly diagnosed this week
It is very helpful hearing other peoples stories and knowing we are not alone. Thank you for sharing. I am 69. When my PCP suggested I see a neurologist about a year ago, I said "no thanks, I�…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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