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Re: Not sure
Welcome. Use this site in a way that works for you. I originally lurked in the background. Just reading other peoples post. Then when I had problems with my husband I didn’t know how to handle I star…5 -
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I’m here about 3 yrs best thing to happen to me. My wife is stage 4,dementia but other then confused and repeats a lot this illness sucks but hang in there3 -
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Hello what a lovely insignia name 53roses. Welcome to this site it’s my lifeline my saviour, lots of kindness, consideration and often very positive and helpful advice. I hope you find it the same. I…5 -
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53Roses, Welcome. I have been a member of this site for almost 6 years and I can assure you that it is a very caring & supportive community. You can ask any question, raise any issue for discussi…6 -
Re: Not sure
I am also a very privet person. There are things and feelings that I have not told anyone including our adult children but have posted here. I think seeing how the people here don't pass judgment and…6 -
Re: Needing support from my online "friends" who walk a similar journey.
so sorry about his diagnosis. We know exactly how you feel. You are correct that more testing won’t change the outcome and it would only add to his anxiety. Doctors don’t like to talk about stages be…1 -
Re: Planning first visit to memory care
Although my father lives near me now, for many months last year I was traveling to see him in a facility from several states away. So I hear you loud and clear when you say it’s a big endeavor! I agr…3 -
Re: Should we travel?
if you go be prepared for changes in him. The last trip I took my DH made him very anxious. He didn’t eat much and complained the entire trip. They are better in familiar surroundings and a routine. …1 -
Re: Seizure
My wife would have small seizures and then pass out every few months, then would slowly come around and be very week for several hours or more and very tired. It did not seem to cause her to progress…1 -
Re: Anxiety attacks
I know how you feel. I have the same irrational thoughts, and I have had anxiety attacks in the past. All I can suggest is take your meds and self-soothe with deep breathing exercises. I have taken a…5
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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