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Re: in a dilemna re ALZ/divorce...any lawyers or people having had this experience?
I think it would be worthwhile to consult an Elder Law attorney. NAELA website can give you names of local attorneys that specialize in this kind of challenging situation.4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Good afternoon, rockers. I am sorry that I have been out of touch. October 4 marked the first anniversary of my husband’s death, and I have been struggling. Last weekend’s nor’easter suited me perfec…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Had a great time with coffee and talking to Carl. I didn't stay for lunch because daughter in law and grandson taking me out to eat after she gets off, and see a play tonight. Carl and I exchang…2 -
Re: Short Term Memory
please please, stop him from driving. Even though he can, even though it wasn’t his fault. If he has been diagnosed, you can be sued and loose it all. You MUST, not let him drive. A good lawyer with …14 -
Re: I just cried
That's wonderful!1 -
Re: I just cried
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/256154#Comment_256154 Thanks for the update, yay!!!1 -
Re: Couldn’t Find the Toilet
I almost hate saying this, and don’t always agree with it. But, I think it’s a blessing sometimes that my DH is wheelchair bound. Isn’t that awful? But on the other hand - no falls, no wandering outs…8 -
Couldn’t Find the Toilet
I’m thankful that I have had two nights of sleep and could cope with this. In the middle of the night it instantly reminded me of an old joke “he thought it was the WC but it was the cupboard” I didn…12 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
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Re: Being accused of any and everything
You might browse the YouTube channel "Dementia Careblazers" for helpful behavior hints. Lewy Body dementia is unfortunately more likely to have behavior issues. Medication might be necessar…1
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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