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Re: Picture book for dementia patients to help them understand their condition?
This is tough, welcome to the club no one wants to be a member of. I'm not aware of a book, but maybe someone else will chime in. Since my mom was 94 at time of diagnosis, probably early Stage 4…4 -
Picture book for dementia patients to help them understand their condition?
Hi! First time posting. I took my father-in-law to his appointment where he got a diagnosis and, although he couldn't engage much in the conversation with the doctor and I, as soon as the doctor…2 -
Re: Dad newly diagnosed, lives alone 3 hours away & I don't know where to start
A volunteer ride service is great but at some point he will need someone to accompany him during outings. Does RSVP offer that? Is he able to manage a cell phone to call you if he gets lost? I would …2 -
Re: Losing my Temper With my DW
So insightful! Thank you for sharing this howhale! DH is not there yet, but this will be so helpful if/when the time comes.1 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
Anosognosia! !3 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
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Re: Aunt's caregiver guilt
First, please ignore her sister when it comes to what is best for your aunt. Your aunt trusted you to make the decisions rather than her sister - that’s why she made you POA rather than her sister or…4 -
Painting pictures for our loved ones…
Cristian’s St. Peter’s’ song speaks to me of the Alzheimer’s Journey. My Michael sits by my side a little while longer while I “paint pictures” of our years together. I found it moving and wanted to …4 -
Re: Losing my Temper With my DW
My DW acted the same towards me. Her ranting would last an hour or two every day. I tried everything but she was fixated on it. Whatever "it" was. We saw a neurologist and she prescribed Re…7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
@Lorita This cow made me think of you. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/science/animals-cows-intelligence-tools.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F1A.2xii.mye5P_1F9NLQ&smid=url-share It's a gif…1
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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