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Re: My MIL is getting worse
Welcome. I agree with the others, it sounds like it’s time. There should also be concern about the sil taking advantage of her ( I think there is one in every family). Dementia is costly! It is durin…1 -
Re: Diagnosed with EOD a year ago at 55 years old
I’d go to a different location altogether. I had a screening show mci (also based on my own observation of what was happening) that after extensive testing and a neuropsychological exam turned out to…1 -
Re: Diagnosed with EOD a year ago at 55 years old
Symptoms of depression can indeed mimic dementia. If this is the case, aggressive treatment of depression is indicated. Perhaps different classes of antidepressant medications must be tried for a min…1 -
Re: Love and Loss in Alzheimer’s
each of us will have the same ending. Thank you for being so open. Sorry for your loss and happy for your future. While moving on to preserve your own happiness and future while she was still on this…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Welcome Jo's daughter…we send lots of love to your mother!!!! Ron…just pack most of it up and worry about you need to keep when you get to MO.2 -
Re: Falling issues
You have received some great advice. I will just add a few little things. I would recommend you not bring up any of his symptoms to try to justify why he should or shouldn’t do something. Instead mak…1 -
Blood test
I am sure many of you have read about this, but for those who need a diagnosis, there is now an approved blood test for Alzheimer's that doesn't involve a spinal tap or PET scan. Alas, I do not think…2 -
Re: Should we travel?
I would definitely do it if my DW were still diagnosed with MCI. Now in Stage 5, she just cannot handle it.1 -
Re: Regressing
My DH was having toileting issues with those drips and puddles…… I suggested he try sitting down….he was resistant at first but then tried it and realized it was much easier than standing, standing, …2 -
Re: My DH thinks there are four of me living in our home.
Hi Poulsbo, Welcome to the forum. I am not familiar with imposter syndrome. I can only imagine how hard it is for you to be in a new town and not be able to get out or have any break from your husban…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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