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Re: Worn out and stressed out
Welcome. You are definitely not alone. Many with dementia have anosognosia. This is the in ability to recognize their symptoms or limitations. Anyone pointing these out or bringing attention to them …2 -
Re: Take a cruise?
Do come back and let us know how it goes. I read about those cruises but decided against for price and too many days. I am backing away from something before Christmas because too many complications …1 -
Re: Experiences with anti-amyloid therapies (Leqembi or Kisunla)
While the blood test is positive for the Alzheimer’s related gene, you also need to look at how many copies of which gene she has. The greatest risk of complication is for those with two copies of th…1 -
Re: Experiences with anti-amyloid therapies (Leqembi or Kisunla)
welcome. You are at the right place for info and support. Another person just posted the same question under the Caring for a Spouse or Partner Section. There are some replies there. You can also sea…1 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253648#Comment_253648 Good stuff and you made me smile your turn to do your thing.1 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
So sorry you are at the stage of this terrible disease where your DW does not recognize you as her spouse. I definitely remember the first time my DH didn’t recognize me. It really scared me, as yes …6 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
Forgetting who you are is a sign of how far along the disease is, and it's not something you can control or fight. My dad hasn't gotten to that stage yet, but I've read and thought a l…6 -
Re: Respite
Congratulations on your award! Your post was so inspiring to me!2 -
Re: Respite
Congratulations Cindy on your award. Having retired early a year ago this month and under less than desirable circumstances I can relate to that little voice that brings this up in my mind from time …3 -
Re: Losing his thermostat - supposed to do anything?
We have a similar situation.I am not sure whether it is the ALZ or just old age (90). I remind him to put on his cardigan or warm housecoat if he is cold. He wears fur lined slippers in the house so …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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