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Re: Executive functions
We all do the best we can with what we have to work with. Once in a while when we turn out the lights at night, DW will say "thank you I had a good day today". I treasure those nights.5 -
Re: My DH thinks there are four of me living in our home.
Poulsbo, I wrote a long answer to you on another (wrong) thread. My mistake and apologies to all affected. But yes, thinking there is more of you, not recognizing you, or thinking there are others in…1 -
Re: Broken bone
Update, it has been a little over 3 weeks since the broken arm. My wife's humerus bone has been reex-rayed and it is not perfectly in line but it was decided to let it heal that way without any surge…3 -
Re: Angry and Jealous
Understand completely and also agree it’s time for a single malt.3 -
Re: Broken bone
I don't know what stage but probably 4. She was still alone at night at that time. She had the alert and didn't push the button.1 -
Re: FREE legal and financial tool
Interesting, hopefully they are able to help lead the way out of what can be financial ruin for many of us.1 -
Re: Advice on next steps please
My DH was diagnosed by his regular doctor. A diagnosis is very important any way that you can get it.1 -
Re: Hates the caregiver
I've talked extensively about the CG and so have his siblings. I have cameras on and check all the time. DH is a big guy and that is an important part of his self image, still. He tolerates me and hi…1 -
Re: Hates the caregiver
definitely talk to the doctor. Some medications take up to 2 weeks to start working. Have you discussed his hatred with the caregiver. Is he being aggressive with him? Has the caregiver mentioned it …1 -
Re: Memantine
My understanding of Memantine it doesn't 'cure' anything, but " Memantine slows the neurotoxicity involved in Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative diseases." This is from the Natio…2
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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