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Re: New Diagnosis
Welcome! I would strongly recommend making sure legal matters are in order. An elder law attorney is best. If they will fight you on it just suggest it’s something that needs to be done because they …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250165#Comment_250165 You must have a steadier hand than I have. I don't think it's wrong. I've seen all manner of color iterations— it's part of the fun. …2 -
Focus on the Now, the Positive, the Moments
My name is Vickie B. I turn 50 in 4 days, and I've been living with younger onset Alzheimer’s since 2021. Have I cried? Yep- a few short times. BUT I have made it my mission to not stay/live in my sa…8 -
Re: I can’t help this pain I feel
so sorry. I know it hurts. Remember it’s the disease. He may not remember details but he knows you are someone he loves. Please take care of yourself. What would happen to him if something happened t…1 -
Re: I am forgetting, too
I’m new at all this since February ‘25. I read the wrong week on my calendar this morning and went took her to her hip doctor and missed a very important EMG test at Mayo Clinic. I’m having trouble k…6 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
I hired a geriatric care manager when things started going sideways with my DH's care. She was expensive, but not as much as an attorney. And she was able to jump right in, same day, to help. Her com…2 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
it is reasonable and you are not overreacting. You will have less stress and worry knowing he is being cared for. I hope everything works out.3 -
Re: Having one disaster after another with my LW
Sorry that you find yourself here, but all of us caretakers can emphasize with you. It is overwhelming to find yourself not only completely responsible for yourself but for every aspect of your loved…3 -
Re: Great News on Treatment Advance
I will call my congressperson and senators.1 -
Re: Great News on Treatment Advance
Fascinating….. calling too. Science matters!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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