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WHERE DID MICHAEL GO? Caring for a spouse....
I follow Michael Whelan on X. His wife has Parkinson's Dementia. He posted this today. He has written many books & is currently writing one about his beloved wife Rebecca and their journey. …13 -
Re: Newbie
Hello Hasbroz… Same, glad you found us but so sorry you had to. It amazes and breaks me every day watching in real time how this disease takes hold and basically wreaks what we had. I was terrified i…5 -
Re: Newbie
Welcome. We are here for you. Feel free to post about almost anything -ask advice, vent, just need to get thoughts out of your head, etc. There’s no need to be afraid to post. We don’t bite or judge,…4 -
Re: Religious Caregivers
Thank you Gram…I hopped right on that. Yes to Inspiration!2 -
Re: Newbie
@hasbroz Welcome, I’m glad you found this great community and decided to post. I’m sorry about your dear wife’s diagnosis, ALZ and what it does to our loved ones (and us) is truly heartbreaking. I’m …4 -
Re: My Girlfriend
never argue with someone with dementia. You can’t reason with someone whose reasoner is broken. I would fib to her. Tell her you sent them away and they are not coming back. Tell her you love her. Sa…2 -
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…6 -
Re: Alzheimer’s
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…6 -
Re: Newbie
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…6 -
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…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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