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Re: Follow up on “what you took from me”
I am right there with you! Thank you for being so open and sharing what is not easy to share! Hoping for a better future only to realize it will never happen . It’s hard it’s sad it’s not fair.4 -
Re: Medication Inquiry
DH has been on memantine for 6 years no side effects and VD has progressed slowly. Not sure if it’s the med or not. I often wonder if any of these dementia drugs really help4 -
Re: Trying to understand…
JC5, I do understand your last comment. My husband is out a few minutes after his head hits the pillow and my stress level immediately plummets. I enjoy the time when he doesn't need my help, I …6 -
Re: Advice on how to reply with DH lack of recognition
Heart breaking. One member posted years ago that she often had to leave the room/house and come back in as herself. You might give it a try.6 -
Re: Trying to understand…
side note here… 7:30 DH went to bed early, amazing how my body mind and soul has relaxed Peace at least for now !3 -
Re: The next stage
As my DW worked through stage 5, she eventually lost complete interest in alcohol. Before that she was a moderate drinker. Mostly responsible, but not always. My experience with this disease is that …11 -
Re: Traveling is a problem
many caregivers have cards printed up that say their LO has dementia.3 -
Re: Venting!
You have every right to vent. Caregiving is hard. Your DH cannot accept his diagnosis. He has anosognosia. His brain is broken. You can’t reason with him. No need to try. No matter how many times he’…6 -
Re: Venting!
I can’t even imagine the stress you are living under. We were advised by our attorney to take out a two million dollar umbrella policy to protect our assets. I highly suggest you do the same. Talk to…2 -
Re: Venting!
@Lgb35 your DH should be eligible for SSDI if he leaves his job. ALZ SSDI applications are supposed to be fast tracked. I am not sure you can complete the entire application process on his behalf wit…4
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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