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Re: What Is Respite?
Thank you it is a truely wonderful group of extraordinary people.3 -
Re: Christmas tree
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261182#Comment_261182 I’m so glad you were able to enjoy this tradition for another Christmas. Our ornaments bring back memories for me also and each one h…3 -
Re: Bible Verse to Lift You Up 12/18/25
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261085#Comment_261085 tonyac2, prayed for you and your DH. Peac always, Ronnie1 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
I would focus on managing and enjoying the time you have together. We all hope for a cure for this terrible disease, but meanwhile you must learn how to care for your LO and cope with the day to day …6 -
Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
I was told that PWD are more able to “keep it together” in a familiar environment (i.e. home) and once placed in MC, more about their condition is revealed or becomes obvious. So I agree with the PP …2 -
Re: Facebook and DH _ no way to delete my post??
I would monitor and correct his FB posts and let him continue. Make sure he isn’t responding to messages. Being scammed is common with PWDs. So monitor his calls and texts or set up protection. Soon …5 -
Re: Companionship for the caregiver
I often find the isolation and loneliness to be overwhelming at times, and I’ve only been caretaker for about a year. I’m still able to meet with 4 other female friends for a couple of hours a week. …2 -
Re: Christmas tree
Well, we ended up putting up our old artificial tree. DH helped me get it out of the attic. It was a task putting the pieces together just right, finding the cords and connecting them so that all the…4 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
You need to Cope. Hope is not a strategy.10 -
Re: First time caller
https://us.v-cdn.net/6037576/uploads/NCDIEKG1Y0Y8/cgk-2303-02-caregiver-mindset-onesheeter.pdf This was shared by another member but I saved it because I found it so helpful.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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