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Re: Reposting...
@mwoolley Glad to see you over here. We had 2 members of our IRL support group who love in continuing care retirement communities with a spouse who developed dementia. When their spouses needed to be…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
I don't have any ants this morning. I started poisoning them about a week ago, so it takes about a week. Victory! 🐜2 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
ETA: Does your grandmother actually go to bars or the liquor store? Is she driving? With an Alzheimer's diagnosis, her car insurance likely won't cover any accident. Other folks in such places would …1 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
@hmercm Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here, but pleased you found this place. The intersection of dementia and alcohol use disorder is a difficult place which is often complicated …3 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
Welcome. Sorry about your Grandma. We understand what you are going through. Not much I can add except that some people here have watered down the alcohol gradually to get their loved off of at least…1 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
As the grandchild and step-child of alcoholics, I can totally understand her children distancing themselves. My siblings and step/siblings distanced themselves and left me to care for my mom and step…3 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
Welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. There is a 24/7 alz line when you are feeling overwhelmed. 1-800-272-3900, and ask for a care specialist. You could also check if her county has any elder…1 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
Alcohol makes dementia so much worse. I placed my DH in MC in 2020 because I could no longer care for him. He was taking Xanax so I didn't have to worry about withdrawal symptoms. He improved so much…1 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
Welcome. I can’t speak to the alcohol related dementia, but there is someone here with experience and I’m sure she will comment with some great information and insight. It is my understanding that a …2 -
Re: So over this...
So many sad dementia caregiver stories out there where we have put up with difficult spouses for decades who exhibited behavioral defects or obvious mental health issues. These unhealthy partners wou…8
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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