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Re: It's my Birthday today and I have never been more miserable
First…Happy Birthday! 🎉 And, my goodness. Of course you need to vent with no apologies to any of us. Let it out! That all sounds terrible and annoying and heartbreaking. I don’t think I could handle …2 -
Re: My kids and my mom
We need more Information. How old are the kids? How old are you? How old is your mom? How are the dynamics changed? Can your mom be left alone? How are your kids’ lives affected? What does your spous…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends(201)
I found it!! Got the trash together and took it down and drove up the road to see the girls. They have hay so someone fed either late last evening or early this morning. Everyone seemed content. Pick…1 -
Re: Poem for my friends written by me
RetaMeta55 your poem was beautiful and reached me deeply. I too write obscure poetry it helps. I don’t share with anyone because no one understands our difficult journey but I trust this forum so I w…4 -
Re: Parent with Early Onset Alzheimer's
Duke has several support groups. My wife and I are in the Early Onset group. You don’t have to be a patient at Duke to join. They are online. And there are members in the group who are children of pa…1 -
Re: Police called update
The man you fell in love with is gone and is not coming back. If there are legal issues left to settle, then do so with the POA. If there were emotional ones to settle, I'm afraid that time has passe…2 -
Re: Police called update
I’m posting a second time because I reviewed your previous discussions. Your previous postings indicate you’ve wanted out of this situation since last summer. You moved him back to his condo then. Wh…4 -
Re: Police called update
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Police called update
I previously posted about my guy hearing music and calling the police. Many of you advised I needed to end the relationship. Updates on the current situation. He continues to hear music and has calle…3 -
Re: I am at the end of my rope as a caregiver
Thanks so much, I will try this approach. I tried it yesterday and today and his reactions are much better. Yes, he came home yesterday with our dog and I am trying my best to keep the peace. Trying …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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