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Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
we know how you feel. Hugs. 💜3 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
It's a toll on all of us. It's such a sick disease. I hope you find peace. 🙏6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Good morning, For some reason I’m now craving a hot fudge sundae. Growing up hot fudge sundae was my treat of choice! When I came back from Vietnam my Aunt took one look at me and said something abou…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
HB - I hear you about leaving the pain meds behind. I don't tolerate them very well either. I hope the pain isn't too bad. People ask me about Sunday gravy sometimes, but for some reason I …1 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
As with you Brenda, my DW has also had a “period of adjustment” to get used to a caregiver. It has involved going through 6 different caregivers to find the right fit, and a trial and error period fo…4 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
Loss & sadness seem to have few boundaries: I pray for you to have & practice memories, as I & others try to do. Sometimes successfully - other times we just grieve. Blessings to you! 🙏7 -
Re: Leqembi infusions
Regarding side effects, I had, and continue to have mild loose stool . A little annoying but not a big deal. I have a dramatic lack of appetite, which is kinda helpful since I am a bit overweight 😊.…2 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
An extra thought while reading all this discussion about caregivers…..I have installed two cameras in our home and am really pleased, I feel more at ease when I am gone. There are numerous brand opti…6 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
After some thought, I think I’m more like you. I do get about 2 hours daily away from home to take care of my horse and possibly run an errand. I do treasure that time. Today was filling up my car si…4 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
It sounds as though this was a case of show timing, where he was temporarily able to mask his symptoms to appear "normal" with the caregiver. When he could no longer maintain this, he had a…4
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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