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Re: Leqembi Infusions
My DH (57) has been doing Leqembi infusions now for a few months. The first two rounds were rough on him with flu like symptoms that lasted several days. Since then it’s been okay. No bleeds, but I t…5 -
Re: Support group
I hear you! I was part of a monthly support group when my DH was first diagnosed. I stopped attending because I always felt worse afterwards. But give ALZ a chance. My DH was diagnosed almost 4 years…10 -
Re: Venting: I'm married to a teenager
The losses and changes come out of nowhere and yes, they always surprise me. And you would think I know better by now. Many times I thought my DH was being stubborn, not caring about my feelings or j…5 -
Re: Early On-set sadness
I am sorry you have to go through this. He is young. I don't think anyone is a born caregiver. We have to figure it out as we go. I am going through this with a family member for the third time.…8 -
Re: The Weight of Waiting
Beautifully written and it captures so much of what we are feeling. (((Hugs))) to you for writing this and sharing .6 -
Re: Support group
Welcome SpiralStylz. Would it help you to understand about anosognosia? This means that when your DH (dear husband) ignores or brushes off his failings, it is because he truly doesn't see an iss…8 -
Support group
I came looking for help, understanding, support. Husband newly diagnosed. Without offense, I must say it’s scarier being here than being lost and alone in my real life. No. I didn’t come here for the…11 -
Re: Early On-set sadness
I don’t know what medical care your DH is receiving but I wonder if he would benefit from medication for his behaviors. The best option sometimes is to have him admitted to a geriatric psych unit and…5 -
Re: I just cried
Well today was Pamella’s second day at daycare. What a disaster. When I came to pick her up, she was sitting with the director in the lobby crying uncontrollably. She kept saying to me that I just le…6 -
Re: How to have patience and not start resenting your spouse.
Thanks everyone, sometimes it is just too much. But I know I can always come here and vent.11
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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