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Re: memory care and travels for me
I just placed my DW at a great group home on Jan. 2nd, and took my first solo trip in several years to California for three days this week. The sense of guilt and grief gave me great anxiety before l…6 -
Re: Newly diagnosed this week
It is very helpful hearing other peoples stories and knowing we are not alone. Thank you for sharing. I am 69. When my PCP suggested I see a neurologist about a year ago, I said "no thanks, I�…2 -
Re: Newly diagnosed this week
I feel you 😔, please know you’re not alone. I’m 69 and got my PTau and PET scans two days ago. They indicate strong likelihood of Alzheimer’s, which I’ve suspected for about 10 years. I sobbed for a…3 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
Mom has anosognosia and believes there is nothing wrong with her. She believes I put her in a nursing home because I am cruel. She doesn’t trust me and really just doesn’t like me. I think that is pr…7 -
Re: Question about 1) stress and 2) internet use
Hi Anna2022, I’m sorry you’ve had to join us, but my situation is much like yours, early days. I’ve learned not to ask questions, but to try to read his mood and energy level when deciding whether or…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Hi Anna, It is definitely not too early to join a group. In my group we like to have new people. It feels good to help someone and to be able to answer their questions. Each new member becomes a frie…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Once you are signed in click on You and EDIT PROFILE there’s a place that asks where you live.1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Hi Anna. All that you are observing is important and important to convey to his healthcare team also. Sounds like you are witnessing first hand that Alzheimer's involves so much more than just s…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna, I'm glad you are getting things under control. It is not too early to attend support groups. I have to cut this short because something just came up. But thanks for the update.1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna, congratulations on the legal progress you have made, and on having such a supportive friend.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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