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Re: Trying to self stage DH
@Kellybelle I'm going to respectfully disagree with those who think staging is pointless. Disease progression, as expressed as a stage, is critical to making care and safety decisions. I would r…8 -
Re: Trying to self stage DH
I too thought understanding what "stage" my dear wife was in would be helpful. And then I learned that each person is different and fluctuates between stages often. To me the values of the …4 -
Re: Report to DMV
After we received the diagnosis, I did notify the DMV. It was anonymous, but I did ‘fess up, and told DH that once he received the diagnosis we were legally obligated to notify the DMV. They gave him…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
HB, there is a Force that holds the universe together. It has a light side and a dark side. It is called "Duct Tape." 👽️ I never heard of fig preserves or jam until this week and had no id…3 -
My 1st Appt w/ Barrows Neurological
So I went to my first Barrows Neurological appointment I think maybe last week or so. It went very rell. The neru I was assigned to was very thorough, companionate and a go getter. He, and two Neuros…3 -
Re: ALZ Caregiver Zoom
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/254962#Comment_254962 We meet on Thursdays at 7P EST.1 -
Re: Just Sad
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74261/just-sad You are safe here to share your feelings and frustrations. What you feel is "What You Feel". It can be unlike what anyone else feels so it…2 -
Re: I just had to ask how much time he has left
I'm not a spouse, but I absolutely wanted a rough idea. Dad's doctors wouldn't provide a timeline. His diagnosing neurologist said he could live with dementia "10, 15 or even 20 y…1 -
Re: I just had to ask how much time he has left
My heart aches for you and your family. I'm not big on giving advice, however, I am breaking my rules with this post. Within the last 3 years I have had to deal with my 53 year old daughter'…6 -
Re: I just had to ask how much time he has left
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74264/i-just-had-to-ask-how-much-time-he-has-left https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255105#Comment_255105 My children are very involved and they sit with…6
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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