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Re: Our 1st day
Your wife is in early stage, and the progression of Alzheimer’s is usually slow. Now is the time to do fun things on your bucket list like traveling to places you’ve always wanted to see. You and you…5 -
Re: Our 1st day
First I am so sorry. This is all new for you. There are resources both here and perhaps locally that can support you through this. There are support groups, both in person and online. AD Association …4 -
Re: Respite
Congratulations on your Lifetime Achievement Award Cindy- that must feel fantastic to be honored in that way. Especially in the context of your life right now!2 -
Re: DH fixated on being able to drive.
DO NOT use the DMV to test his driving skills. That was our first attempt to stop his driving. He was allowed to keep taking the written until he passed it. The person testing his behind the wheel sk…2 -
Re: Sharing a tip to get DW to change clothes
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258961#Comment_258961 My DW also sleeps on her clothes. I just let her since I have many more important battles than this one. If it makes your life a litt…2 -
Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act
It's a start and hopefully it will lead to more. I also posted this under General Topics. https://www.alz.org/news/2025/house-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-asap-act-alzheimers-screening#:~:t…2 -
Re: Respite
@CindyBum Thanks for sharing this. It's reassuring to hear about someone who is benefitting from respite in the ways that you, and by extension your wife, are. I wouldn't frame your final p…6 -
Re: Skilled nursing care vs memory care
My mom is in a nursing home. She could not afford mc. She is higher functioning than most, so it’s hard to see her there. Moms facility offers a lot of activities and opportunities for socializing, w…3 -
Re: In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
I still miss your mom so much. I think of her with love often. 😍1 -
Re: My DH to begin Leqembi infusions
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258792#Comment_258792 Thank you, SDianeL. I had been searching in the wrong box. I wondered why I couldn't find it.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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