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Re: Vacation
We used to RV a lot. A few yrs ago we got rid of our Class A motorhome thinking we were done. A couple of yrs later, prior to diagnosis, we bought a small Class C to go again. Trips are more difficul…2 -
Re: help with anger and corrections
Welcome. A person with dementia is never wrong! Ever! No amount of logic, reasoning or even common sense will change their mind. The discussion will turn to an argument and everyone gets upset. I agr…1 -
Re: help with anger and corrections
You might want to talk with your Doctor about the anger, there are drugs that can help.1 -
Re: DW just diagnosed with Early onset Alzheimer's
So sorry about your DWs diagnosis. This forum is the place for info and support. this may help:1 -
Re: Taking away financial agency and bvFTD
My mom still refuses but I am going to start attending a bvFTD support group with the first one tonight.1 -
Re: Informing others of diagnosis
I would rather people know than for them to think my wife can't even complete a full sentence. Similar to Jez975 I have these cards. I also gave some to my wife's two sisters who regularly take her o…1 -
Re: dealing with our LO's anger
You are trigger for her acting out. I would stay away for about a week + keep in touch with the facility to see how she is doing without your visits. Her agitation is not pleasant for her as well as …3 -
Security Cameras
Can anyone recommend good indoor security/spy cameras to keep an eye on my mom with my phone? Something cheap on Amazon that does the job and will arrive quickly? Thank you!1 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
That was a touching but realistic post in my view. We must be able to accept reality even when we try to be a little optimistic. And hope for the future is sometimes all we need to get through diffic…1 -
Re: More than a man
Yes we wear a lot of hats. Keeps us busy changing hats.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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