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Re: Inappropriate Behavior
welcome. Sorry for the reason you are here. What I learned here is that you can’t reason with someone whose reasoner is broken. Learn all you can about dementia caregiving. Read the book “The 36 Hour…2 -
Re: What to expect from neurologist appt?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262297#Comment_262297 There are times that I run the gamut of emotions: fear, anger, anxiety, loneliness, helplessness, and hope that I make it through the…3 -
Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Happy 2026 to all our front porch friends. Hopefully this new year will be a better year for each of us and for our Country. Everyone is probably sound asleep right now and I will be in a few minutes…4 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
@wose I am so very sorry that you are just suffering in so many ways. Your experience is a stark reminder of how alone and abandoned a caregiver can be. Feel better. HB PS His son is not just worthle…5 -
Re: Will my dh ever understand he has dementia?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262308#Comment_262308 No meds, and at this point I don’t think I have the energy to go down that path. First, it would be a nightmare just suggesting it. B…11 -
Re: Can I Do This?
Wose, I was especially touched about your honesty of not caring if you die first or even welcoming it. When my most depressed thoughts win, I feel the same. At that point I usually shutdown emotional…8 -
Re: Getting lost while driving
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262283#Comment_262283 I think I would have found a new Neurologist.6 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
@wose, that is so scary. Take care of those burns. I honestly don’t know how you do it. You have had more than your fair share of difficulty. Your stepson doesn’t sound like a very nice human being.4 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
so sorry this happened to you. Take care of yourself. Hugs. 💜1 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
Oh @wose, I am extremely saddened at hearing of your burns AND your hubby's assault. I don't know which you would say hurt worst. I see them as equal, just different. To top it off, your st…4
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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