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Re: Checking in - early October
Hi Anna. All that you are observing is important and important to convey to his healthcare team also. Sounds like you are witnessing first hand that Alzheimer's involves so much more than just s…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna, I'm glad you are getting things under control. It is not too early to attend support groups. I have to cut this short because something just came up. But thanks for the update.1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna, congratulations on the legal progress you have made, and on having such a supportive friend.1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna, You took advice and used it and it sounds like you are doing very good. That old friend is a friend indeed. I got advice too but didn't do it right away. Be prepared you never can tell how…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna, I don’t think it’s too early to find a support group. My DH has not been officially diagnosed except for MCI in 2019 with the potential for Alzheimer’s. However, with Covid he hasn’t been back …1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Hi Anna, Most of the support groups are just called Caregiver Support Groups. You are a caregiver regardless of your DH's diagnosis. I was dealing with imposter syndrome at my first few meetings…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna- I feel that I am still a newby to this group- but everyone has made me feel welcome- I am sure you feel it too. My DH memory issues began about 5 yrs ago. I can see our daily lives in the thing…1 -
Re: Checking in - early October
Anna2022 wrote: Here are other things I've noticed in addition to short term memory issues: 1) He struggles with making any decision, often deciding one thing then contradicting himself a few se…1 -
Re: Coping with loss
Anna, it is very hard to let go of all your dreams and plans. Mostly because they are plans you made together. But Anna there are still things you can do together. Do them now while you can. It may n…1 -
Re: Dealing with verbal abuse?
My DW is similar. She doesn't fall for any redirect or distraction. She's honed in on her fixation and nothing works. I just have to wait it out until it subsides. Some episodes can last an…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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