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Re: Sudden deterioration in memory and change in demeanor
My mother had a massive drop off between Christmas and New Year's. She's been though a zillion medical tests, and she's otherwise fine. We're left to believe it's her vascula…2 -
Re: NYT Opinion Piece on Caregiving Crisis
The part about the emotional and cultural space it occupies keeps replaying in my mind: "Caring for seniors, while a labor of love, can nonetheless be grinding. It is often compared to parenting…2 -
Re: My Love is home.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You were a faithful and loving caregiver ❤️1 -
Re: My Love is home.
Deepest sympathies. Re: donation to Alzheimer's Association. Perhaps contact your local chapter. I'm sure there is a way to set this up.1 -
Re: My Love is home.
I am sorry for your loss. May you find peace. You were a wonderful caregiver. Hugs.1 -
Re: My Love is home.
I’m so sorry for your loss of your beloved Luis. May he rest in peace.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Lorita, I will be visiting Mount Rushmore with my travel club next summer. Carl, you're right, thugs roam around searching for targets in all areas. And you're right again, illicit drugs ar…3 -
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
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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