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  • Re: New Diagnosis Support

    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251126#Comment_251126 this is an older post so people may not see your comment. You can start your own new one to introduce yourself. This is a wonderful g…
  • Re: Revealing diagnosis

    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234714#Comment_234714 Hi DIDI, I have just rejoined this group and I was reading several responses. Please, DIDI, do not listen to anyone making medical su…
  • Re: Bowel incontinence

    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251069#Comment_251069 I stopped by my parents' house once after dad had had an accident and mom was doing clean up. Not only did her not know how it happen…
  • Re: Looking for a regular online support meeting to attend

    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73482/looking-for-a-regular-online-support-meeting-to-attend This is something I'd definitely be interested in! Perhaps like a 1 to 2 hr. Zoom or Teams call
  • Re: I am forgetting, too

    oh boy can I relate! We become overwhelmed with caretaking, what we need to do, what we need to know in addition to ALL the daily responsibilities! No wonder we can think at all!!
  • Re: I am forgetting, too

    For Sure…. so much I’m getting worried. I put the butter in the silverware drawer 🤨
  • Re: I am forgetting, too

    glad to see you here! I’ve been scattered as of late as well. Work has always been my respite, and right now work is overwhelming as well. Right now I’m telling myself it’s temporary
  • Re: Frozen in time for a minute

    Thank you for sharing. It’s very helpful to hear similar stories to mine. I’m wondering how often this will happen but I guess no one knows. I’ve shared this story with my ALZ zoom support group and …
  • Arguing

    This was on my facebook and I thought it was so relevant for us dealing with dementia I thought I would share. Relevant for both the pwd and difficult family. Helen Mirren once said: Before you argue…
  • Re: How to stop concerning behavior

    I know this does not address your specific question. My initial reaction is that it would be good if all your neighbors were aware of DH condition and informed of related behaviors so as to prevent f…

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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