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Re: Feeling sad and drained.
So very sorry for the heartbreak you are experiencing. I would recommend connecting in person with people who can be your support; either an AD support group, a church, or even people who like to do …2 -
Re: Feeling sad and drained.
I am glad you came here to share. I’m really sorry you are experiencing this and finding yourself in the caregiver seat most days. It’s a lonely place to be, but also an important one. You can provid…3 -
Re: End Stage
@hiker88 I am so sorry. It is hard to care so much but not have a say in care decisions. I'm kind of surprised the facility hasn't discussed bringing in hospice with your sister. Most MCFs …2 -
Re: End Stage
So sorry. These are hard times for sure. It’s hard to tell from the post whether she has the support of hospice. If not, you may be interested in these FAQs about hospice care: https://www.nia.nih.go…1 -
Re: End Stage
I would call hospice. They are wonderful and will answer all your questions. They will keep her comfortable.1 -
Re: Take a cruise?
The thing that I would consider is are you going to be willing (and able) to cut the trip short wherever you are? IMO he is not very compliant if he wont use a wheelchair. I would be concerned that h…8 -
Re: DH fixated on being able to drive.
It's downright devastating to lose one's independence and liberty. I certainly went through that with DH. It was an extremely difficult period. But for everyone's safety, I had to hold…2 -
Re: How To Find Purpose Again?
it’s been 18 months and I feel the same. I force myself to do things. Someone mentioned the Grief Share Organization that has online and in person support groups. The in person groups are usually at …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Good morning. Heavy rain has been going on for several hours. Its nice to have gone back and caught up on everyone's postings. Hopefully I can keep up now. At least that's the goal. DH has …2 -
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
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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