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Re: It'd how to go ir alone?
Hello, I was 61 when I realized something was wrong. Got my diagnosis at age 64. It's hard to know that the so-called "Golden years" won't be so golden. What do you know about you…1 -
Re: Why isn't Alzheimer's mentioned more?
I have come to terms in my mind with this question. The answer I came up with was it's several factors. My DW died in April of 2023. I spent 7 years after diagnosis both caring for her and study…8 -
Re: Sad for DH, sad for me
I’m with you 100%4 -
Re: Sad for DH, sad for me
Heart breaking, just heart breaking … this is such a sad difficult journey.5 -
Re: Why isn't Alzheimer's mentioned more?
@Jeff H Along with Rick's excellent points— Stigma and fear are associated with the condition. Few things are as upsetting as the thought of losing one's memories and capacity. There is a m…6 -
Re: Not one to post pics or memes, but this struck a chord
So so true1 -
Re: Advice on how to reply with DH lack of recognition
I once used that tactic of leaving the room, changing my clothes, pulling my hair back and re entering the room saying loudly, Hi Honey, do you need anything? He asked if I had seen the lady who was …4 -
Re: Saturday night
Enjoy that time.1 -
Not one to post pics or memes, but this struck a chord
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Re: Why isn't Alzheimer's mentioned more?
I agree with you. I often wonder the same. I also wonder why the medical field isn’t more knowledgeable about the disease also. It also seems as though younger people are getting it. We are truly lef…7
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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