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Re: The pain of living with ALZ
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258137#Comment_258137 reminds me of my grandmother. Had dementia & died in ‘68. Used to visit her often when I was in college as she alwsys lived next …4 -
Re: His Battle Has Ended
My sincere condolences. I wish you peace and strength in the days ahead.2 -
Re: Parents Against Me
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258213#Comment_258213 Thank you, this really means so much. To make things worse, my dad's sister is driving them crazy fueling their dementia and exp…3 -
Re: Mom is about to be homeless, how do we decide what to do?
In complete agreement with the above suggestions/recommendations. Please keep in mind that her request not to be placed in a MC facility is just that if she did not make long-term financial plans som…1 -
Re: Input requested for oxygen use on very late stage dementia
I am sorry you are at this point and having to consider such questions. IME, oxygen by nasal canula is a comfort measure for her and also for you at bedside at end of life. HB3 -
Re: Update on DW
I've been following your story since I joined in 2022. You have taken such good care of your DW. I hope the coming days treat you both gently.2 -
Re: Just diagnosed
Hi Steve, I'm 77 and showing symptoms for a while. I think types of symptoms and speed of progression is different with everyone. Day to day I do ok. I use GPS a lot, finding it difficult to rem…6 -
Re: When Leqembi causes ARIA
Thank you for this information. I think it’s so important for everyone to know as much as possible about these treatments. I sincerely agree there should have been a plan in place as soon as I went t…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
off to Morgan Stanley…taking Eloise, Madeline and Pippi Longstocking books for the new baby girl.1 -
Re: I wonder if I am seeing things not there
Being unsure how to deal with new behaviors is certainly something I understand. I prioritize safety first. If the new behavior can be unsafe for my LO or anyone else, I do the research to determine …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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