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Re: Our mailbox relocated itself...
This is very common and confusing for those of us seeing it and dealing with it. My husband would appear to be doing quite well and then something like you described would happen. But ever so slowly …4 -
Re: Why isn't Alzheimer's mentioned more?
I think another major reason it's not talked about is that it's so expensive. That's a major reason it's not covered by Medicare. If the wider society had to pay for all the care …2 -
Re: Christmas gifts for someone with Alz
I’ve leaned on simple sensory things that bring comfort, and a soft scent has been a quiet win. I’ve used fragrance oils from nothingbutscents.com in a diffuser on a low setting, and the gentle smell…1 -
CSVD and behavioral changes
I was diagnosed last year with CSVD, but for about the last 3 years, I’ve gotten angrier, losing my short term memory, so much to the point where I can’t even hold proper conversations, because I’m o…2 -
Re: Relieved, sad, brutalized, and bewildered
What a great photo showing all the joys of life. It's a sad rotten disease that none of of us should have to go through. Wishing you peace and the joy of finding joy in the past and joy in the f…1 -
Re: Need to move mom; don't know where to start...
I agree to find a good elder care lawyer. It is sometimes expensive but they know and can guide you in the finance/Medicaid piece. My dad was in a private pay situation and working with an elder care…2 -
Re: Need to move mom; don't know where to start...
I would start by looking into assisted living facilities near you. Do it without telling her. Many facilities have wait lists so better to start now. Find out which facilities accept Medicaid. Often …2 -
Re: Relieved, sad, brutalized, and bewildered
Thank you for sharing your story and timeline. EO is going fast for us as well. May you and your family be surrounded with an out pouring of love and supports as you begin this next stage.1 -
Re: Personality changes in caregivers
I am a full time caregiver for my DH who suffers from mixed dementia. I was forced to retire a few months ago. I can not count on uninterrupted blocks of time but am able to work on various hobbies t…2 -
Re: Saturday night
sitting with my dog and my husband having a much needed glass of wine.5
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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