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Re: Checking in - early October
Hi Anna, Most of the support groups are just called Caregiver Support Groups. You are a caregiver regardless of your DH's diagnosis. I was dealing with imposter syndrome at my first few meetings…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna- I feel that I am still a newby to this group- but everyone has made me feel welcome- I am sure you feel it too. My DH memory issues began about 5 yrs ago. I can see our daily lives in the thing…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna2022 wrote: Here are other things I've noticed in addition to short term memory issues: 1) He struggles with making any decision, often deciding one thing then contradicting himself a few se…1 -
Re: Coping with loss
Anna, it is very hard to let go of all your dreams and plans. Mostly because they are plans you made together. But Anna there are still things you can do together. Do them now while you can. It may n…1 -
Re: Dealing with verbal abuse?
My DW is similar. She doesn't fall for any redirect or distraction. She's honed in on her fixation and nothing works. I just have to wait it out until it subsides. Some episodes can last an…6 -
Re: DH hallucinating that he's going to have an affair
I want to give an update to this story. I thought long and hard about the loss of the psychological intimacy of my marriage. I decided to read about intimacy and dementia, and I found some good infor…9 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
Hi @persevere and all For me it seems to be the changes that seem to happen more and more frequently. Just as I am starting to find the right approach to deal with driving, or repeat questions, or ta…10 -
For the eagle-watchers
Jackie and Shadow seem to be preparing a new nest. Here is the site of the live Webcam. Some members like to observe for a break in their routine. Livestream - Friends of Big Bear Valley https://shar…3 -
Re: Tired
Vent away @Biggles! It is cathartic! My DH was up at least 3 times last night looking for the ‘kitchen to open” - he thinks we are in a hotel! Wouldn’t that be lovely - someone to clean up our room a…5 -
Re: I'm new here. My 66 year old wife has Alzheimer's. It's rough!
Welcome, @ehanzel I am so sorry you are in the same boat as the rest of us. There is much you can glean from this site, and from others who have experienced what you are going thru now. Continue to c…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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