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Re: Hurt Feelings
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260070#Comment_260070 I’m sorry you have gone through this as well. My husband has always referred to the girls as his daughters. I don’t believe he even r…3 -
Re: Hurt Feelings
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260110#Comment_260110 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260110#Comment_260110 Oh my word, I think you nailed it. Both his nieces are now in their…5 -
Re: Caring for parents - Long distance
That is all so tough. The distance makes it much harder. Is it feasible for you to go stay with your mom for about a week? At her house? That may give you a clearer picture of how she is functioning …4 -
Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
Jim Carrey once said: Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It carves through you, leaving a hollow ache where love once resided. In the…9 -
Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
here are some tips: Dementia can cause obsessive-compulsive behaviors like repeated toilet use, often stemming from anxiety, memory loss, or difficulty with sequential tasks, leading to confusion or …4 -
Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
Hi, I agree with all above about ruling out any medical reasons for the behavior. However, I will chime in with my DW it has been a steady 14 months of needing to go pee constantly whether she needs …6 -
Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
Welcome. I agree with the others that you should have him tested for a uti. If he has no uti could you distract him each time he wants to go. I imagine you have probably tried that. It might also be …4 -
Re: Wants to constantly use the bathroom.
Urgency and not being able to go are signs of possible urinary tract infection (UTI). I agree with @jfkoc - get him tested. Glad you found us. Let us know how he (and you) are doing.2 -
Re: How to answer if your DH says he is dying.
@Palmetto Peg : He is slowly dying. I think it is wrong to tell someone they are not dying when they, in fact, are dying. I think your approach of telling him that you will be with him no matter what…6 -
Re: Showtiming Is Fascinating
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/260051#Comment_260051 I’ve experienced similar issues with doctors asking closed ended questions that only require yes/no answers, my husband will say what…6
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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