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Re: Follow up on “what you took from me”
Sending you strength and a big hug to you, wose. I’m so terribly sorry this is what you’re going through1 -
Re: Newbie
One of the many things I have found that’s wonderful about this group is, no matter the stage of your loved one you can benefit from the information. Then one day you realize you are no longer a newb…8 -
Re: Feeling too responsible for my 101-year old dad with dementia
You are doing so much! Give yourself some grace. You're managing so many aspects of his life to keep him secure, safe, and feeling loved. Please, pat yourself on the back - you're doing an …3 -
Re: Feeling too responsible for my 101-year old dad with dementia
Welcome. I understand! My mom also has vascular dementia. My husband and I are retired, but I am so busy managing everything for mom I don’t have the time I would like to enjoy my retirement. My brot…2 -
Re: Newbie
I too am new to this community and have only posted a few times. The responses have been so helpful and kind, so I encourage you to post as often as you need to. It is truly a benefit knowing you are…4 -
Re: Long term Care Insurance
I am sorry, but you cannot get long term care insurance when you have a diagnosis of dementia. Medicare covers very little when it comes to in home care assistance, and that is usually very short ter…3 -
$100 Million dollar increase for Alzheimer's & Dementia research
GREAT NEWS!! WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2026 — The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and the Alzheimer’s Association welcomed final congressional approval and the president’s signature on the fiscal y…7 -
$100 million increase for Alzheimer's & Dementia research!
GREAT NEWS!! WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2026 — The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and the Alzheimer’s Association welcomed final congressional approval and the president’s signature on the fiscal y…1 -
Re: Hoping to Start an Ongoing Conversation Space for Those Living with Dementia
Oh I am so sorry💜💔💜! From someone who has been there, those are the hardest words to hear. It is not easy, but it does get better. I will say connecting with the Alzheimer's Association chang…2 -
Re: Wants me near always
I’m glad that things went smoothly when you took him to MC and that he had already asked the staff for assistance. I hope your anxiety eases during the coming week. As Diane suggested in her post abo…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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