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Re: I'm new here. My 66 year old wife has Alzheimer's. It's rough!
Hi @Jeff2026.1 Welcome. So sorry you have to be here but glad you found us. This is a wonderful group of caring individuals who are in very similar circumstances to yours. I hope you will check in wi…5 -
Re: Fixation with Driving
JC5, I understand and respect your reluctance to give your DH anti-psychotics. My mother (who was a nurse) always drilled into me how dangerous strong medications could be. As a result, anytime I hav…5 -
Re: Fixation with Driving
It is so hard to know how to handle these things. Would it work to just put off going to the bank, dmv, or dealership til spring, or maybe your really busy around the house, or your worried about fin…4 -
Re: Fixation with Driving
My husband was experiencing anxiety and would get very angry. Since being on Sertraline/Zoloft he’s much calmer. Still occasionally has outbursts but so much less intense.3 -
Notice to police or first responders
Does anyone know if there is a program or something to alert first responders that the person at home has dementia? This afternoon my husband flagged down the police for no reason. I was on my way ho…4 -
Re: Help with nail care
Ty. DH has a dremmel and obviously doesn't use it anymore. I like that idea ti thin the tie nails. We don't share the same shower but I will be sure not to be barefoot in his shower so I do…1 -
Re: Help with nail care
Perfect thank you!1 -
Re: Fixation with Driving
I am sorry you are dealing with this all too common issue. This was our life, as well. Dad never let the driving thing drop; the very last conversation we had hours before he died was him asking me t…5 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Sounds like our situations parallel each other in most aspects. I must say though you've done a better job that I have with regards to the argument segment. In retrospect it's easy to recog…8 -
Re: Emotional Breakdown This Morning
What a wonderful gift!! Bless your heart, thank you for sharing💜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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