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Re: Social Scientists, We Are Here
As far as i am concerned this is really the only place to kind out anything. There are so many people here with such a huge variety of experiences with their LO. You can ask anything and any number o…1 -
Re: Gulp. So new I hope I’m reading incorrectly
Added to all the above, there’s a saying here: If you have seen one dementia patient, you have seen one dementia patient. What that means is that each person is different. Some might follow a stage c…2 -
Re: Another Step Down
Sympathy for you…for all caretakers. My daughter keeps saying Dad needs to socialize more, but he doesn't want to. Like any relationship, you have to pick your battles, although there is not bat…1 -
Re: Fairly new to this dementia thing...
Welcome to this fabulous site, it has been so helpful for me. I'm sorry your circumstances landed you here. Each of our stories are different but we all share commonalities. May this site give y…3 -
Re: Gulp. So new I hope I’m reading incorrectly
I echo Michelle's comments above. Try to have as many 'plan B's' in place as you can. Talk to family members about assistance you may require in the future. Tour memory care facil…2 -
Re: Still waffling on MC placement
My DH is not ready for Memory Care, but I am making plans now. My children have expressed that they are worried about me and the toll that this is already taking on me, even though DH is only Stage 4…2 -
Re: Downsizing with Dementia
It was a lovely and heartfelt ramble. Best wishes for the move. (((HUGS)))1 -
Re: Downsizing with Dementia
it’s like grief and comes in waves. As you pack items will cause memories and sadness for what you are losing. I hope the move goes well. Good to do it now rather than later. 💜2 -
Re: Gulp. So new I hope I’m reading incorrectly
There is no cure. At best, some medication can slow it up for months. Other medications can assist with symptoms. We have all been where you are. This is devastating news. The best thing you can do i…3 -
Re: Trying to keep my sanity
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253931#Comment_253931 You may be surprised. Once I placed the laptop out of DW's sight she never once inquired about it again, as though it never exis…3
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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