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Re: Vascular Dementia
One day this past week my DW did not know who I was and played 20 questions with me trying to figure out who I was. The next day she knew who I was. Does this happen where one day they know you and t…2 -
Re: Vascular Dementia
So many of us have the same experience. My DH also remembers his first wife (they were married 23 years). We are married 32 years. He asks me every night … did I ever remarry after my first wife? He …2 -
Re: I am so angry and I can't help it
Hi kyjacob - I get it. A lot of frustration and anger, and yeah, not without cause… would you consider some therapy? just for yourself? All of 'this' IS hurtful, frustrating, and a lot of other adjec…2 -
Re: What do you do when you visit your loved one in MC?
That is so cute “I WISH” …. Quite the compliment! The things they come up with. :)1 -
Re: First my DH, now my mother
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Sending thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time.1 -
Re: First my DH, now my mother
I am so very sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.1 -
Re: First my DH, now my mother
I am sorry for your loss.1 -
Re: Showers
I was in a similar situation. Here is how I dealt with it. First I had to decide how often was a shower needed in order for me to feel hygiene was a sufficient. For me, I landed on once a week and th…2 -
Re: Follow up on Blount Alzheimer’s Center Cuts.
Where is the money? You have no proof of cuts to meaningful research. Without that you're fueling the anxiety of those who come here seeking help, solutions, support, etc. An alert to an important, d…2 -
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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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