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Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
In my DW with ALZ of over 46 years is in an MC since January and for a while she wanted to visit a much older, more disabled man in his room but thankfully for SAFETY REASONS NO patient is allowed in…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Lorita, boots will rub the skin off in places and leave bare spots; I noticed that when I was in high school. I can't wear boots anymore but have lost the hair all over the calves and toes in recent …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Jeri…I would love to have you visit …see my museum and you can park the RV in my driveway! The museum has the largest private collection of Chihuly and the Memorial at night in itself is worth the tr…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
I liked being 28. I had all my hair and all my teeth and didn't wear glasses. DS was a baby. Best of all, DW was 28 😍😍1 -
Re: Feeling Conflicted and Guilty about moving on…
I was glad to read your 1.5 year report. Very happy things are good for you (other than DW's situation).1 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
I also have resentment. My wife was diagnosed 9 years ago but our marriage has not been good for 20+ years. I resent that she took those years of happiness away by her actions and choices. If it hadn…12 -
Re: New to Alzheimer's
thanks for the advice. I have been taking Aricept and just last month increased to 10 mg 🤞1 -
Re: Periodic changes in behavior getting more concerning
I feel for you as everyday wake up wondering what’s next , my wife progression has been slow. Diagnosed about 2 yrs ago , mild dementia (whatever that means) I worry everyday if anything happens to M…10 -
Re: Hyperfocus on a Topic
I don't put them on the main calendar until an hour before it's time to leave.5 -
Re: How to Persuade Loved One to accept Day Care or Home Help?
Please tell his doc that he has become more aggressive. There are meds that can dial that back without becoming zombied. Seroquel has been a big help with MIL. You could try telling him that the adul…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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