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Re: Uncomfortable with my feelings toward my LO
4MY… 'Every single thing he says or does drives me crazy.' 'gets me so angry & sad…so I turn it inwards.' Wow. Do I ever relate to that. Two years ago, I got incessant weeping spells, but am much…3 -
Re: Uncomfortable with my feelings toward my LO
I can't thank you all enough for normalising my DH's behaviour. Its so very hard listening to and watching the young man you married (45 years ago) turn into someone different. Aphasia complicates th…3 -
Re: Uncomfortable with my feelings toward my LO
it occurs to me that you do need respite, be it a day program, in home caregiver, or even memory care. Stage 5 is not too early to think about it.1 -
Re: New here. DW is having issues.
So sorry about your wife’s diagnosis and sorry you went through the scare. A book that will help is “The 36 Hour Day” which was recommended by a nurse. I agree that you should get a new Neurologist. …5 -
Re: When do you take the keys?
IMO, from what you are describing, it’s time. You might want to consider disabling the car2 -
Re: Introduction- looking for advice
welcome to the forum. His PCP is a good place to start, but as Charley suggested you should put your detailed concerns in writing and get it to the doc ahead of time. I would also suggest you go with…3 -
Re: Robotic therapy cat
soo…ours came today, I’ll take it to MC tomorrow. My dog is terrified of it…5 -
Re: Introduction- looking for advice
Welcome Dmarcotte. Yes, it is a good idea to print out all medications, including OTC med, and review for cognitive and memory side effects or interactions. You can read the Beers List for meds that …2 -
Re: Introduction- looking for advice
Thanks so much for your quick response. I am already keeping a journal of what happens and when to share with whatever medical professional needs to see it - I also called his doctor and left a detai…1 -
Funny, not funny
MIL lost her dentures. She doesn’t realize they’re gone and she’s eating well, so I’m not subjecting her to a visit to the dentist. The staff at her MC is really upset, even though I’ve assured them …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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