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Re: Early in the process
While I agree that "probably not much that can be done as far as treatment and most here have found doctors to be of little help when it come to day to day things.", I would still pursue se…2 -
Re: Early in the process
Welcome. Sorry you need to be here. I would recommend you get legal matters in order. A dopa, medical poa, will and living will. Also keep in mind that if something were to happen to you he should no…2 -
Re: Early in the process
If your husband is receiving SSA benefits, now is the time for him to nominate a representative payee online. (It's very easy.) SSA does not always accept a POA.3 -
Re: Treatment Options and Initial Questions
Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here, but pleased you found this place. You say your sister was diagnosed, but not the specific diagnosis. The infusions are only indicated for those …1 -
Re: Early Onset
Hello. You are absolutely right and thank you. The thing is that she has had all the testing done. This was the last test he ordered and based on her last appointment is sounded like if this was posi…1 -
Re: How to respond / deal with the almost obsessive past work talk
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments and sharing of your experiences. I too am helped knowing I'm not alone. I have to add that I think some of my feelings on this is that I can see he…5 -
Re: How to respond / deal with the almost obsessive past work talk
My DH passed away 6 months ago but this conversation brought back a lot of memories. He used to tell stories to people who didn't know him well. He built himself up so much that people were alwa…3 -
wandering
With so many of you having concerns about your LO wandering from the home,I thought I'd mention child locks on the outside doors. I installed these at the top of the door, above eye height, and …3 -
A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
I have learned so much from those of you who share your experiences with this awful disease. To stay I was depressed and overwhelmed when I learned my DH has VD is an understatement. You have taught …19 -
Re: Need to say no
Eloise, you are most definitely allowed to post how much you miss your loved one. That is what many of us do here and find support from others. The pain is real and terrible but so many of us share i…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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