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Re: feeling sadness and panic and heartbreak seeing my mom like this
I’m so sorry you are going through this. Know what you are feeling is normal in these circumstances. Seeing your mum and dad struggle in different ways is emotional. Not know what is going to happen …2 -
Re: Preventing her from driving is worth it, right??
Welcome! You have commented on an old post. It might work better to start a new post. Taking the keys is the right thing! It might work better for your relationship if you can blame it on a doctor or…1 -
Re: DH keeps coming out of his room naked!
…and an added plus of Buck and Buck adaptive clothing , they will put a name label in the clothes free of charge .2 -
Re: DH keeps coming out of his room naked!
The company is Buck and Buck. They sell clothes especially for this condition, a jumpsuit that zips in the back which they describe as “This sleeper suit is made for someone who compulsively undresse…2 -
Re: Husband
JoBer, use the search function here on whatever topic you seek and you'll find an enormous treasure trove of knowledge, experience and beyond.2 -
Re: Husband
hello. I have found Tam Cummings DBAT very helpful in describing typical behaviors that mark the different stages. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6372d16ea4e02c7ce64425b7/t/63f7b80d80d8aa3e3a…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning Suppose to be sunny😊 JeriLynn looks like Greatgrand is having fun1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
The baby Great Grand feeding Peanut ❤️ She had an absolute blast yesterday. I spent today cleaning and then cooked for one set of Grandkids. The grandson came to help DH work on a tractor so I slippe…2 -
Re: Signs of changes...subtle or not??
The issues you describe are what is described as “executive functions” and their decline are more subtle than can be measured on a 30 point, 10 question test. But they are certainly real and more imp…1 -
Re: Vascular Dementia
welcome. We understand how it hurts. It’s like a kick in the gut. My husband thought my daughter was me. Although they may not remember your name or that you are married , I believe that they know th…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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