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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
You've broken the code, congratulations! Now you can have midnight snacks again. Dim lights have their place, but the kitchen is certainly not the place.1 -
Re: Life expectancy
@jehifer Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Every PWD will progress at their own rate. Specific to EO Alzheimer's, on one hand it does tend to pro…1 -
Re: Nail cutting
I have been doing it for DW about every three weeks or so for the past ten years. I also have been successful getting her to shower once or twice a week as long as I prepare everything for her and le…2 -
Re: Having one disaster after another with my LW
I’m exactly the same way. Missed appointments, screwed up meals even tho I’m an expert cook. I’m able to feed my DH fine but when I try to eat, I just can’t. The food just won’t go down for me. You h…3 -
Re: Moved Mom to Assisted Living
You've received such good advice. I too am an only child. When I had to place my mom (Parkinson's) she wasn't happy at all. She could live at home - and take an hour to get down the hallway. That was…2 -
Re: Moved Mom to Assisted Living
I agree with JulietteBee. I heard it here and I remind myself often that you want them to be happy and safe , but sometimes you have to settle for safe. I also remind myself that you need to plan for…1 -
Re: Moved Mom to Assisted Living
another only child here with a mom with Alzheimers. I'd say my mom is entering stage 6 - still living alone and about 35 minutes from me. I have 0 life - I have to work and my job is 45 minutes from …2 -
Re: Testing for type of Alzheimmer's
There is no correct answer. There are just preferences. I know that there is no cure, but as a nurse, I know the value of having accurate medical records, I wanted to know what type my mom has. I am …2 -
Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
Hugs….with ya in our almost unsustainable hell.4 -
Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
I found it especially difficult to realize that my DH would never know how hard it was on me, or be able to comfort me or appreciate what I was doing for him. It's a lonely existence. Sending you hug…14
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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