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Re: Why isn't Alzheimer's mentioned more?
@Jeff H Along with Rick's excellent points— Stigma and fear are associated with the condition. Few things are as upsetting as the thought of losing one's memories and capacity. There is a m…6 -
Re: Not one to post pics or memes, but this struck a chord
So so true1 -
Re: Advice on how to reply with DH lack of recognition
I once used that tactic of leaving the room, changing my clothes, pulling my hair back and re entering the room saying loudly, Hi Honey, do you need anything? He asked if I had seen the lady who was …4 -
Re: Saturday night
Enjoy that time.1 -
Not one to post pics or memes, but this struck a chord
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Re: Why isn't Alzheimer's mentioned more?
I agree with you. I often wonder the same. I also wonder why the medical field isn’t more knowledgeable about the disease also. It also seems as though younger people are getting it. We are truly lef…7 -
Re: Saturday night
Don't forget that Crown Royal! 😉2 -
Re: I feel so alone and lost at times
The RV should be a big no. We didn’t have an RV, but we did have an ocean boat we would take out often for fishing and enjoyment. My husband has mixed dementia Alzheimer’s/vascular. At the time his d…2 -
Re: Relieved, sad, brutalized, and bewildered
My heart goes out to you. My DW was diagnosed in 2023 with EOAD at the age of 53. She has since progressed to stage 6 now. It seems to happen faster with EOAD for whatever reason. Stay strong as you …2 -
Re: Saturday night
My DW likes her Lemax Christmas village. So, it's staying up for a while.3
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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