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Re: Avoid all types of confrontation?
my 76 yr old husband is a narcissist and was diagnosed with dementia 7 yrs ago. It has progressed and he is convinced he is dying of cancer. He does have Crohn’s disease .. but a multitude of scans, …2 -
Re: How long can show timing last?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/252395#Comment_252395 Sadly, your DH’s Alzheimer’s could progress rapidly so very soon you may have no choice but to tell her. He can no longer reason so h…2 -
Re: The Long Quiet
Bill, You have been here for so long, and cared for your DW lovingly. I have read many of your inspiring posts, including this one. The long quiet it is… A reminder for us all to stay strong…2 -
Re: A New Chuckle
We have to laugh when we can!1 -
A New Chuckle
I guess I need to post these to desperately try to keep my sense of humor. I thought I may have escaped the hyper-sexuality phase, and maybe I still have since this has only happened once. We shall s…9 -
Re: A New Chuckle
Yeah, probably not on anyone's BINGO card.3 -
Re: Futile?
I think it’s because medical personnel have to feel like they are doing something to treat or cure a disease… even when there’s no treatment or cure. Did you ask if the testing could be skipped?3 -
Re: Combativeness and Agitation Out of Control
@Dio 's DH dealt with significant aggression and agitation and he greatly improved with a change in meds. Hopefully she will see this and let you know what that cocktail is.1 -
Re: Futile?
I think the main benefit of retesting each year is to monitor the progression of AD. My DH, who was diagnosed with MCI in 2018, has been retested each year for the last 7 years. Most of the time, the…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Well, after a few hours I am now down to "just" 10,984 photos on my iPhone! From over 14,000….this is not a rapid process. If you want to know how many photos on your iPhone, tap settings &…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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