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How do you do this?
For those if you that are more successful at this than me, please fill me in on your secret. I feel like I’m suffocating. He follows me everywhere, keeps asking if I still love him, asks a thousand q…10 -
Re: I'm a new guy here
Regarding sudden onset of disturbing behaviors: consider checking for urinary tract infection or other infection.5 -
By Ed - Oh my!!
A woman reached out to the reporter who wrote the article on dementia. Her mother in law lost her husband to dementia, and would like to talk to me. He gave me a number if I wanted to call her. So I …5 -
We lost our son today
I’m not sure that I’ve mentioned that my spouse and I have two adult sons. Today 4/24/2023, the worst happened and we lost our younger one, Nick, at the age of 31. I guess it is after midnight now, s…9 -
Re: By Mommafour: New Adult Day Care Experience
I'M IN SHOCK!!!! I picked up DH and was afraid to ask how he liked the first day. I expected the worst because he tried to call me 5 or 6 times during the afternoon (I didn't answer). I also called t…8 -
Mom is now free.
Mom passed away early yesterday morning. She was comfortable and calm through the last moments. I want to thank you for all of the wisdom and advice through the years. I learned so much from all of y…7 -
Even a Slow Progression Hits Milestones
I keep telling myself that DH is progressing slowly. And that may be true. But this past week, 2 things happened. First, we were at Culver’s and DH was eating a burger. There was a lemon wedge I had …5 -
Re: Newbie looking for advice
Thanks all. I have been "lurking" on the site for a bit and have already learned some things from you all. I'm learning to ask for and accept help (very hard for me). I struggle. I cry. And…6 -
Re: by Ed - Is this forum dying?
This is such an important site, and serves so many people. It’s been such a blessing in my life, giving me so much insight and support through the worst years and stages of my dear husbands illness. …5 -
White Crane How I've changed/ Things I've learned
The thread by Iris about being blunt got me to thinking. When I first came to this forum, I was scared, overwhelmed, and feeling very helpless. DH had been showing signs of dementia for several years…10
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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