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Re: How did you know, it is time for him to move?
I recently read the number one thing that caregivers feel is grief. My DH is three years in with ALZ and is firmly into the middle phase. He's had horrific hallucinations, paranoia and been extremely…5 -
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This page contains downloadable PDFs about a wide range of topics related to Alzheimer's and all other dementia. For additional help or support, please contact our 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 Res…10 -
Re: Feeling Conflicted and Guilty about moving on…
My husband is close to, or already in, stage 7. He was diagnosed with AD in 2015 but then had a paralyzing stroke in May, 2022. I had no choice but to move him to a skilled nursing facility since his…6 -
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Re: For wose
Wose is still a member. Her comments are still there, but her discussions have been editted. Her profile still has a description. The driving discussion may have been a little more than she is able t…5 -
For wose
I am sorry to see that you have edited out your posts. I hope you did not feel personally attacked, that was no one's intent; I and I am sure others are worried about you and what sounds like a volat…6 -
Re: Stage 7 - Difficulty Swallowing & Diet Modifications
As I have mentioned here many times, my mother was clear to me that she did not want to be ‘fed like a baby’…it horrified her. When she was unable to feed herself, (falling asleep while ‘eating’, put…8 -
Re: M1 and Jo
Thank you Ed and always good to hear from you. I too am very worried about Jo and am afraid it does not bode well that she's not posting. I have spent literally all of December getting various cardio…8 -
Re: Husband's First Car Accident in His Life
Get him off the road. NOW. Do you really want to wait till he causes another accident and possibly injures or kills someone?? Besides, if he has a documented AD diagnosis, he and you could be sued fo…5 -
Re: So Where Do We Go From Here? This is an old thread revisited
We are in early stage 7. He has double incontinent, First of December he had a mini stroke, which has affected his left arm and the left side of his face. He can use his hand a little, but for the mo…8
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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