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Re: Trying to keep him at home
Hello KathyF1, my DH has been immobile since 7/24. I have been using a lift to move him from bed to commode, commode to wheelchair, etc. The lift does all of the heavy work getting your LO upright so…5 -
Re: Parietal or Atypical Alzheimers
Thank you for sharing your experience. Many of the symptoms you describe about your DH are eerily similar to my husband’s behaviors. You captured the obscure ones, such as not noticing what needs to …1 -
Re: Parietal or Atypical Alzheimers
How is your DH doing and how are you holding up? My DH with VD has been struggling to get some thoughts out lately. Previously it was an occasional word he couldn't recall. He also thought our t…2 -
Re: The end is near
@Vitruvius thinking about you and your DW. Praying for a smooth and peaceful transition for you both1 -
Re: Early in the process
welcome. You are at the right place for help and support. While you wait for the appointment, read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which explains the disease. Come here often. You are not alone. 💜1 -
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
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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