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Re: He's forgetting how to eat
@Gator1976 : Sounds like your DW should be done cooking. It is no longer safe.3 -
Re: Transistioning to Memory Care/Assisted Living
Well that is good for you then. The last time my mom came over to my house she was acting strangely - telling me I needed blinds on my living room and patio windows and doors and asking about a swing…1 -
Re: Blood test
DH had the blood test in December 2024. It was covered by Medicare and his supplement. The neurologist required it before he could start Kisunla. His results indicated one copy of the APOE3 gene.1 -
Re: He's forgetting how to eat
@White Crane : Unfortunately your DH will likely need significant help with feeding from here on out. At some point, the issue of hand feeding will come up. I really struggle with this as it becomes …4 -
Re: Caregiver Respite
call the toll free number at the top of the Alzheimer’s page. They are very helpful. Search online for your County Agency for Aging. Insurance doesn’t usually pay nor does Medicare but Medicaid does.…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends ,(206) June 2025
Carl, I'm glad your son will be with you, it meant a lot to me when my boys went to Lou's memorial with me. I'm going to atta h a picture i cherish! Ron7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends ,(206) June 2025
good morning Ron sounds like you’ve been blessed with a good family. That is a lot to be thankful for. I loved the picture. Thank you for sharing it. Carl: Ecclesiastes 3:4 a time to weep, and a time…1 -
Re: Angry and Jealous
Let go, let God - has guided me for many years. It works when you focus on making today the most important day of your life.2 -
Re: I’m going crazy out of my mind!
My DH is the same no interest and can’t do anything anymore but he always wants to know what’s happening and what are we doing today, along with what day is it and is the football on. We go out somew…1 -
Re: I’m going crazy out of my mind!
annie51 it is so hard keeping them busy!! My DH was fortunate to be in a church ran respite 3 days a week for 4 hours. I’m not sure I would have my sanity without these programs. From this, I asked t…3
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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