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How accurate are estimated time of stage 6 & 7 ?
When my DW was diagnosed with early onset (Oct 2021), we were told she was stage 4. Just recently I took a really close look at the clinical stages and it seems we are now clearly in the early part o…1 -
Re: Anyone have a solution to avoid loosing wallet or money?
I was very fortunate. As the ALZ progressed and took hold, my DW was loathed to admit there was a problem, but she would always behave as if she knew there was a problem. When it came time to give up…3 -
Re: Anyone have a solution to avoid loosing wallet or money?
This stage was pretty brief for us, but I gave my dh cash and removed everything of value, especially credit cards, from his wallet.3 -
Re: Refusing to eat/doesn't like food
Hello, In stage 4 I noticed my mom became sensitive to the way food was presented. She preferred things to be separate on her plate and really wouldn't eat much of things that were multi-layered like…2 -
Re: Maintaining independence during early stages
Sounds like you need an in-home caregiver.Try to remember what games she liked and engage her in those.Family being around her is the best thing for her. DK1 -
Mild Cognitive Impairment
This is my first post. In July 2023 I noted to family that my 81 year-old DW was having significant memory problems. In January 2024 she was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). I am parti…1 -
Re: Anyone have a solution to avoid loosing wallet or money?
I had put an AirTag in my husband’s wallet but, he ended up taking it out. I don’t remember how many debit he lost. My DH ended to going to Walmart 2-3 times a day and at one point racked up $500 in …3 -
Re: Periodic changes in behavior getting more concerning
Same story for me with my ex-H, for whom I am live-in caretaker. He's 71 and I am 76. I am healthy and have good social network but I feel very close to not being willing to do this anymore. Adult ki…1 -
Re: Spouse not eating or drinking enough .
I’m sorry Carl, but that is damn funny! I’m with you on the showering, sometimes I can bribe him with ice cream but he hollers like I’m trying to kill him. The other day I asked him to hold the showe…3 -
Re: Spouse not eating or drinking enough .
Hello. My DH is about 5 years into this terrible diagnosis. He’s 68. I found the exact solution. I just make food and set it in front of him. Asking questions just confused him. He is also hard of he…3
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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