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Re: Aunt's caregiver guilt
(((Hugs))) you did the right thing. I would stop bringing her items from home. Proud of you for going through her things; you have no choice. You have to do what you have to do.2 -
Re: Traveling is a problem
It has been a couple of years since we have been able to go anywhere. Up until a couple of months ago I could take my DH grocery shopping but I think those days are over too. I was forced to retire a…7 -
Re: Why isn't Alzheimer's mentioned more?
I have had the same thought for years. I have been the most disappointed in the Healthcare system. Too many doctors and others in the field don't know how to deal with an alzheimers patient. I s…6 -
Re: Why isn't Alzheimer's mentioned more?
Agree. Just as they are chasing down autism they ought to be doing the same with dementia. It is an epidemic. History is going to show that the increase in preservatives, medications, plastics, etc a…4 -
Re: It'd how to go ir alone?
You are young for a dementia dx. I am so sorry. Do you deliver things for a store? Every day?1 -
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
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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