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Re: Where do you find support?
most of us had the same questions after our LO’s diagnosis. The problem with dementia is that there is no “one size fits all” progression. Each person progresses differently due to many factors, one …1 -
Re: Husband newly diagnosed (55yo) - treatment?
My DW started on Memantine and Donepezil as soon as she was diagnosed. This was prescribed by her neurologist. Several months later her Donepezil was replaced with Rivastigmine.1 -
Re: Worried
Thank you everyone for your replies. On the drive there he was showing anxiety. Didn't know where we were ect. (Has been there multiple times) . Once there and after all the hellos and so fort and he…5 -
Re: MCF after stay in psych hospital
You have gotten good responses already, but I will just chime in. A good MC is a safe place with thoughtful staff who are trained to work with people WD. Good for you for helping her be safe. My LO h…2 -
Re: MCF after stay in psych hospital
Additionally, the PWD may NEVER not recognise her close relatives. My mother knew me and others who visited her regularly til she died. That is not a something to wait for til she is placed in a faci…1 -
Re: Just need my friends who understand
I was miserable while he was in MC. Our time is so limited I wanted to spend as much of it with him as possible. This recent behavior changes things. If it's possible to control it medically I still …1 -
Re: Just need my friends who understand
My heart goes out to you and we all definitely understand. My DW and her family brought their mother home from MC for her last months. They were incredibly difficult, but with their mom on hospice, I…1 -
Re: The most heartbreaking moment yesterday
That's a hard thing to think about. . I lost both my mother and sister to Alzheimer's and my husband to vascular dementia. . My mother was in a NH and passed away during the night. When I went to the…4 -
Re: Just need my friends who understand
I feel your pain my DW does about the same thing (stage 7). If I'm not on guard continuously she will put just about anything in her mouth from my cell phone to her old collection of rocks. The bathr…10 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Morning, I think it rained all night. No rain now but cool and cloudy. Just had my cream of wheat. Still feeling pretty good. Stormy woke me st 2:30 wanting a drink and to go outside so that took a w…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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