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Sticker for vehicle…
I saw this and realized it would help if you have a passenger in your car who has dementia. If there is an accident, this would be important. Also put something in your car or phone in case of emerge…8 -
Caregiver, What It Means
I was very lucky to find several people to assist me as caregivers to care for my dear wife over the last 8-10 months of her life. Caregivers for loved ones with this horrible disease that brings us …3 -
Re: Am I a bad person
My DW has been in Stage 7f for about a year. She is minimally conscious and I am told that her cognition at this point consists mainly of core brain stem functions, her only obvious action is a primi…16 -
Re: Am I a bad person
Sometimes, misery loves company. If it helps, I have spent ten years taking care of my wife (stage 6 vascular dementia), with no end in sight. I spent my entire 50s, which should be one of the best d…9 -
Re: Xmas
Hi Ronda b, I understand. This topic does not come up enough — the stress we endure due to calendar obligations. I love holidays very much, and Christmas was my Mom's favorite time of year. But …9 -
Not dementia but an aging game changer being tested
https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/11/joint-cartilage-aging-osteoarthritis-therapy-research "A new study suggests it may be possible to regenerate cartilage lost to aging or arthritis with a…2 -
Re: Clinginess
Very good advise, MSM1 -
Re: Need Help w/ Cell Phone Options
Does he really need a phone? There comes a time when it's not safe for a PWD to be connected to phones and internet without direct supervision. IMO, if dad's giving personal information out…2 -
Re: Speech Therapy
Thankyou SDianel your insight spares me my guilt trip. It’s so hard to know what to do and the knowledge here is greatly appreciated. I ask the question why would the Dementia Association even sugges…5 -
Re: Speech Therapy
My husband had 2 visits from a Speech Therapist and the therapist stopped it. Speech Therapy works if the person can remember the tips. Most dementia patients can’t.2
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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