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Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
Thank you @SDianeL for remaining part of our group! Your posts (and others) have helped me more than I can say. Makes this tough journey a tiny bit easier to travel. Hugs 💝2 -
Re: The Cavalry Is Not Coming
Thank you Bill. I have read this many times and sent it to my sil as my brother also has dementia. She was as affected as me. Thank you again.1 -
Re: Urge to pee but no pee
Does he have a prostate problem. Has he been checked from uti or bladder problems?1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Anyone else having the site glitch on them randomly?1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Good morning. I slept for six hours straight. I'm working on my sleep hygiene habits. Iris1 -
Re: Accusations
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74609/accusations Do whatever you have to do to get him tested even if it means lying. Start with his primary as it is always possible that this is not ALZ but som…2 -
Re: Accusations
Since he won't let you go anywhere alone, perhaps you can make an appointment with your own doctor, but have your doctor covertly evaluate him instead.2 -
Re: Snacking problem
I totally agree with Howhale and CindyBum. This is one thing that makes my DW smile and happy. Let them enjoy one of their last joys. I also read that the last tastebud to go is sweets.4 -
Re: Long term memory going / reality distorted
sadly it’s very common. My DH thought my daughter was me, even when we visited together. Anytime I walked into his room I introduced myself and said hi honey, it’s me, your wife and said my name. Tha…1 -
Re: Snacking problem
I was a little worried about it with my DW, but figured, what the heck. She can snack away until she doesn't want to anymore. Her dementia won't get better if I don't let her snack. No…5
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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