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  • Re: Alzheimer’s

    It is a rough diagnosis and the journey has more than its share of bumps and road blocks. My very best advice is one word LEARN. My second piece of advice is to stay here with us. We understand and w…
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    So sorry for your terrible news you and your DW received. You have been given great advice from all the posts before me. On top of the advice given, I have a couple of suggestions that I have done. T…
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    Hi Hasbroz as we say it's great that you have found us and it's such a shame that you need to be hear, but it is the best place for kindness, care and real knowledge. Alz and VD can be so i…
  • Re: Worried

    Agreed with the find a new doctor. Don't even second guess this. I also find it VERY odd that the doctor is not willing unless he become violent. This is very common when they reach mid stage to…
  • Religious Caregivers

    I was wondering if anyone could suggest some pertinent Bible verses, psalms readings. I have so many Bibles from my Mom and Grandma and 10 years of Catholic School. Just trying to find comfort in wri…
  • Re: WHERE DID MICHAEL GO? Caring for a spouse....

    Wow Diane this was very moving, I pray his pain is relieved and journey eases . My DW went from confident and powerful to meek and gentle and for that I am eternally grateful….
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    50 degrees and sunny here, and the roads are clear, at least down the middle. Ron and I had a nice visit and some coffee. HB and Eagle, take care of yourselves. I'm eating well and sleeping warm…
  • Re: tax talk (USA)

    This is another available tax credit in the USA that might apply to some people. https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/credit-for-the-elderly-or-the-disabled
  • Re: The next stage

    we had family visit who drink non-alcoholic beer. Recognizable brands. Looks real. I couldn’t taste the difference from with or without alcohol.
  • Re: The next stage

    Use the glass she usually uses for alcohol and fill it with another beverage that is not alcohol. There are some that have the taste without the alcohol.

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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