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Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/230576#Comment_230576 Don't be too hard on yourself for things you did or did not do. You do the best you can minute by minute. We're all human a…6 -
Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
Thanks for this thread, Diane and all. I’m about 2 1/2 months into stage 8. The pain is so intense at times. I’m keeping myself going, even doing traveling to be with friends and family, but today I …7 -
Re: From NPR: Dementia Care without Locked Wards
I agree about the pros and cons. I saw this with my aunt who both had vascular dementia at the same time. Sweet-natured Aunt C moved to a high-end religiously affiliated CCRC which was very fluid in …1 -
Re: No short term memory
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74620/no-short-term-memory DW is similarly without short term memory and her cognitive skills are negligible, although even 8 years after the Alzheimer's diag…5 -
Re: Neurological Symptoms
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258796#Comment_258796 please keep us posted. I know this is scary.2 -
Re: Feeling sad and drained.
welcome. You are at the right place for help and support. We understand how you feel and what you’re going through. So sorry about your Mom. We recommend you learn all you can about dementia so you c…4 -
Re: Dogs and Alzheimer’s
Lots of interesting and different experiences, which is why this site is so helpful. We have 2 teddy bears that we have had 11 years. DW is in stage 5/6 and loves them dearly (more than me?) but can …2 -
Re: Accusations
People with dementia often have anosognosia. This is the inability to recognize their symptoms or limitations. It is very difficult to deal with. Trying to reason with him by pointing out symptoms is…5 -
Re: Neurological Symptoms
Thank you, SDianeL. Yes, his pacemaker was checked recently. It is working as it should. It doesn't seem to be any of his meds, based on their known side effects.1 -
Re: Move to an apt. as a second home
thank you for the thoughtful replies- this group is the best! My husband is still physically strong and active (he is 73) so we’re just not ready for MC yet. In fact, I chose a sr living community th…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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