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Re: mild to moderate MCI
Do you have a device you can read a digital copy on? Could you take a book jacket from another book and put over. Maybe you could do a makeshift paper bag cover. This might be a helpful read. I hope …4 -
Re: Elder Law
Most all of us here have the exact fears that you do. It’s such a heartbreaking journey. We are 5 years into it now. My DH is still doing fairly well, but I know there will be progression. I have no …4 -
Re: The driving discussion
talk to the doctor again or send him a message on the patient portal, and tell him she can’t drive and that you are going to say the doctor said so so the doctor can back you up if she asks. Tell the…1 -
Keppra anecdotal study
I just saw an article stating that researchers have noticed anecdotal ‘evidence’ that Keppra may prevent dementia or slowdown decline in those already have it. Keppra is an anti seizure drug. I know …1 -
Re: On the verge of a nervous breakdown
SDianeL - thank you so much for your kind words. I will certainly read the book. Everybody on here has been so kind to me when I needed it the most. Thank you 😊 🙏 💓 ☺️ 💗 💛1 -
Re: mild to moderate MCI
Yes. Keep the book hidden and read while she is sleeping.4 -
Re: DH hallucinating that he's going to have an affair
I'm glad you found an avenue of communication. My DH told me he wanted sex. He was injured about 20 years ago and we've tried several times through the first 10 years, but due to his age an…5 -
Re: Am I expecting too much from family?
I’m having a difficult time with figuring out how to reply individually so let me just say to everyone: thank you for your responses. You’ve all been helpful. I think validation of our concerns is im…6 -
Where Do You Find Peace
I am six months in after losing my dear wife and after a brief period of foolishly thinking I was moving ahead, the overwhelming grief came back with a vengeance. Try as I might, finding any traction…5 -
Re: Am I expecting too much from family?
I’m so very sorry you’re going through this! Hard not to get a compassionate response from his son. As much as doctors see this every day, this is still family and calls for more than a professional …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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