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Re: Medicaid and Nursing Homes: Not Political: Just Necessary to Speak Our
wow I was shocked by one person’s horrible and unacceptable response to the original post. Facts are facts. It’s factually true that massive Medicaid cuts are on the table today. I’m very very scared…6 -
Re: Just an observation
yep! Mind contorting for sure3 -
Re: Just an observation
We don't understand memory. A caterpillar weaves a cocoon, turns into a liquid, reassembles itself as a butterfly, and remembers things it learned as a caterpillar. Go figure.5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Just a quick hi, check in. A friend of 67 years just makes you feel good. Seems as if we've eaten, talked, laughed and eaten. Its wonderful. DH is going great. More later.2 -
Re: Just an observation
I like the term “mind contorting.” It truly is.2 -
AI and alzheimer's?
Excuse me if this has already been discussed, but I just read something that might show promise. https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-hidden-cause-of-alzheimers-hiding-in-plain-sight/3 -
Re: Husband newly diagnosed (55yo) - treatment?
Have they tested for B12 deficiency or Thyroid issues? Those can mimic mild cognitive decline and are treatable. If everything but dementia is ruled out… there’s really no treatment. There are some c…3 -
Re: I feel myself withdrawing emotionally
I could not have stated the situation better and I would add that there were many fun years. I feel guilty at times and try to distract him from his angry rants. He is 83 and even simple card games a…3 -
Re: Just an observation
DH has played in a competitive card league for years. He still plays well. But, he can’t remember that he played (and he won his games) last night.2 -
Just an observation
So, 30 minutes after we called our son to tell him happy birthday DW forgot that we had talked to him , but she remembers to the penny how much we spent at the grocery store yesterday. I know I am no…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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