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Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
It's a toll on all of us. It's such a sick disease. I hope you find peace. 🙏6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Good morning, For some reason I’m now craving a hot fudge sundae. Growing up hot fudge sundae was my treat of choice! When I came back from Vietnam my Aunt took one look at me and said something abou…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
HB - I hear you about leaving the pain meds behind. I don't tolerate them very well either. I hope the pain isn't too bad. People ask me about Sunday gravy sometimes, but for some reason I …1 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
As with you Brenda, my DW has also had a “period of adjustment” to get used to a caregiver. It has involved going through 6 different caregivers to find the right fit, and a trial and error period fo…4 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
Loss & sadness seem to have few boundaries: I pray for you to have & practice memories, as I & others try to do. Sometimes successfully - other times we just grieve. Blessings to you! 🙏7 -
Re: Leqembi infusions
Regarding side effects, I had, and continue to have mild loose stool . A little annoying but not a big deal. I have a dramatic lack of appetite, which is kinda helpful since I am a bit overweight 😊.…2 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
An extra thought while reading all this discussion about caregivers…..I have installed two cameras in our home and am really pleased, I feel more at ease when I am gone. There are numerous brand opti…6 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
After some thought, I think I’m more like you. I do get about 2 hours daily away from home to take care of my horse and possibly run an errand. I do treasure that time. Today was filling up my car si…4 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
It sounds as though this was a case of show timing, where he was temporarily able to mask his symptoms to appear "normal" with the caregiver. When he could no longer maintain this, he had a…4 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
A few things -Has he seen a geri-psych- meds may help- especially to try to get him to sleep through the night. Wrecking your sleep will flatten you out . Please watch him and the dog, a pet shouldn&…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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