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Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
This piece spoke to me. To find support as a caregiver, recognize how the role changes you : NPR2 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
Thank you Bill for sharing. Maybe I am lucky that I have always enjoyed simple, quiet things better in general.3 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
ThankyouBill for this poignantly written insight into a decade with dementia. I have The Cavalry is Not Coming pinned on my wall, I have passed it on to a friend (I hope you don't mind) and to my Phs…6 -
Re: Selling Mom's Home Using POA When She Seems Lucid
One more thing: Somebody else on Alzconnected posted the following link recently, and it's helpful. If you scroll down, there's info. for POA's, for guardians, etc.:1 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
I’m still struggling with the things I can no longer do because I cannot leave my DH alone. If I’m out and about, it means I’m paying someone to be at home with him. I used to love taking our pup on …6 -
The Caregiver’s Brain
Greetings Friends, I have not posted here in six months. My wife’s dementia has been moving at a snail’s pace. The days, weeks, and months have melded into a fuzzy blob of time, and one day is exactl…33 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
What a very interesting and insightful take on caregiving.2 -
Re: Moving mom from AL to MC
@otfgirl750 I'm sorry she's not adjusting quickly. It's hard when a PWD is in that stage where they need the safety of a secure facility but could still benefit from the social engagement and activit…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Thanks, Mint. I've gotten some good advice from folks on this site, so I'm going to act on it and hope that it helps. HB — Marching band is a big thing here. It seems to attract a quirky mix of kids …1 -
Re: Regressing
I have seen some strange eating habits come up as the disease progresses - mixing foods together, trying to cut pizza crust with knife and fork, etc. He will still eat everything I give him… and I me…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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