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Re: Newly diagnosed with MCI
I'm an old Star Trek Fan, so upon reading your posting, I quickly thought "Red Alert!" You are part of the new wave of AD diagnosis. I wouldn't refer to somebody "just having MCI"…2 -
Re: Not eating , can the reason be because of knowing what lyes ahead ?
I'm not sure what stage she is in but what is it that keeps my DW from eating.? Is it e care the dementia or is it possibly her knowledge as a nurse when first she had heard from the neurologist back…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Good evening friends. Lorita, sad about the car accident. Such a tragedy. I was also saddened to hear that Todd isn't doing well. I am glad you are helping him to get back on his feet. Carl, glad you…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
I would never consider a cat. They do not go for a walk with you…they do not go for a ride in the car…they do not fetch anything ..they get up on counters…they destroy plants and flowers in the house…1 -
Re: Not eating , can the reason be because of knowing what lyes ahead ?
In the earlier stages my DW reduced her food intake and lost about 20 pounds. It seemed to be a combination of depression due to awareness of her disease, and a disruption of brain signals reminding …2 -
Re: looking for advice for "chattering"
My DH talked constantly and followed me literally everywhere for a time, oh I know what you are going through. It’s torture. As he progressed and also got on meds (Klonopin and Seroquel) it stopped. …5 -
Re: first visit to memory care
Know that it'll get better once she's acclimated to her new environment. Be comforted in knowing that she's safe and well cared for. I don't think residents in a facility will ever not want to go hom…7 -
Re: first visit to memory care
I pray things get easier for you and your wife. You can have some peace knowing she is safe. It’s an emotional rollercoaster. One pice of advice I have been given for when I place DH, is to visit whe…3 -
Re: The Mental Switch
I agree with @Carl46 , it wasn’t a switch but the realization if I don’t do it, it won’t get done (still struggling with it tho) The judging part hit home with me (thx Carl). As I was making pancakes…6 -
Re: The Mental Switch
It wasn't a switch for me, or anything I consciously thought of. I just gradually came to realize we aren't peers anymore. It went from knowing she was not going to bring me my extra car keys if I lo…2
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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