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Re: Siblings lack of understanding
I bought the book “The 36 Hour Day” for family members so they would understand the disease. It helped some. I also updated them with a list of my DH behaviors via email. Monthly at first and then as…3 -
Re: Agitation
No he isn’t. Thanks for responding.1 -
Re: Focus on the Now, the Positive, the Moments
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251020#Comment_251020 Im so sorry it hear that your family dont want anyone knowing, its your life, your story you should be able to share it how you want.…1 -
Re: Makeup at night
Thank you for sharing this beautiful blessing. 💜1 -
Re: Siblings lack of understanding
A sister asking for money? My God. I thought I had a rough in-law family to deal with. Fortunately for me, in some ways, I had to learn to accept them for who they are earlier in our life together an…2 -
Re: Hospice care
Great post BPS; having hospice coordinate care must give you peace of mind. Thank you for sharing1 -
Re: Moved into Stage 4
Thank you for sharing, Meru and Charley. Your posts help me.3 -
Re: Agitation
Is your husband taking any antipsychotics now? Since everyone is different, what works for one may not work for another. The list of antipsychotics is long. Talk to his doctor and hope you'll fi…2 -
Hospice care
I haven't posted anything for a while, but if anyone is considering hospice care I suggest you pursue it. My wife is in memory care and has had several issues. I think the hands-on care givers a…11 -
Re: Fights about the dumbest things
@tishyo It's important to understand that dementia is a progressive and terminal disease that can have a course of 10 to 15 years. The critical piece here is to ask yourself if you want to be th…3
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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