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Re: help with anger and corrections
I am in a similar situation. My DH was diagnosed a short time ago. He also gets angry or annoyed with me. I found the response that works better than saying no is "I'm not sure", or "h…3 -
Re: help with anger and corrections
I like vague answers to questions, so for instance, "haven't we just been here?" I might say, "it seems like it's been a while," even though we've never been here. I also use a lo…2 -
Re: Leqembi treatments for early dementia
It was a roller-coaster of ups and downs trying to get approved for this treatment. My insurance has been a nightmare! Finally started treatment on January 15th. I've had 5 treatments. My first infus…2 -
Re: Homecare
I have been using TheKey with good results. They are more expensive than others but I think that prevents a lot of staff turnover.1 -
Re: Informing others of diagnosis
I do let people know that DH has LBD but not the gory details of his behaviors as a result of the disease…these are private, very private, and no need to be shared with anyone except perhaps close fa…2 -
Re: Informing others of diagnosis
My experience is different. DH was the one who insisted (to his primary) that he needed to see a neurologist after his sister was diagnosed. He even tested fine the first few times he went. The neuro…2 -
Re: Anger and delusions all day
My husband does the same thing - he is constantly accusing me of infidelity, having multiple boyfriends, etc. He is in a MC facility, and several times I have simply left when I couldn't get him off …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning Rockers 😄 Lorita. Thanks for asking about Molly, she's happy she just went with me to the dentist. She loves to go in the car with me, in Oregon she went everywhere with me, here in Ariz…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
It's all what you're used to. I heard about an Illinois farmer who died and went to Hell. The devil was gloating over him, but he just said "No problem, I've been hotter in corn fields." Sa…2 -
AAIC For All; Alzheimer's Association International Conference
The banner for the Alz Connected website indicates this site is "a dedicated community where people with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, and others affected by the disease can share answers, opin…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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