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Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
When I learned what Stage 6 and 7 were, I thought “I can’t do it”. Then about a year ago, DH developed a sensitivity to artificial sweeteners and had bouts of nausea, diarrhea, dehydration and weakne…8 -
Re: Frustrated and conflicted
H1235, I thought a lot about your post and I agree, blind siding hubby by verbalizing these concerns in front if him will only make him angry. I can email his Dr but they often don't read email …1 -
Re: Frustrated and conflicted
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255898#Comment_255898 Could you find some way to give all your concerns to the pcp before this appointment. It’s going to be difficult to convey your conce…3 -
Re: Travel With Alzheimer’s
@welden If there is a universal for people in the later stages of dementia, it is a burning desire to go home. In this context, home is more of a feeling than a place. Your DW may be seeking security…2 -
Re: I just cried
Life seems so hard just my heart is with you I dread the moment.3 -
Re: Hubby Moving to MC Wednesday
Boy I know that this will be the hardest decision that I will have to make down the road. I just had my DW in adult daycare today for her first day. I haven’t had any amount of a break since her diag…6 -
Re: I just cried
Do not feel guilty. You did not abandon her. You are giving yourself a day of rest and giving her the chance to socialize with others. It will be good for both of you.5 -
Re: I just cried
We humans are so complex. We can’t wait for a break and the minute we get one we feel guilty. You’re a good man.8 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
The bad news— the ortho called to reschedule for Friday afternoon. The good news is that the HOA board approved my paint colors. Out with the Patriot Blue and Cape May and in with Vintage, Worn Khaki…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
It's a rainy day here. We are supposed to get 20 bags of compost and 20 of mulch delivered, but they may elect not to come due to weather. I hope they come; I have work to do in my fall garden! …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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