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Re: Support group
Dear Spirial, It sounds like you are feeling pretty much like I felt when my DH was first diagnosed. DH seemed so normal to everyone else. I felt helpless, I grieved, lost and alone. Gradually, those…10 -
caregiver lonleyness
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Re: Support group
I think we can all relate to how you feel. When I first came to this site after my HWD (husband with dementia) was newly diagnosed I was absolutely horrified and very depressed. I didn't return …11 -
Re: Support group
I wore your shoes in the beginning, as probably many of us have. When I first came here searching for god knows what, it scared me. I just wasn’t ready to hear the truth. I was lost, scared, frustrat…13 -
Re: Leqembi Infusions
ok, I’m never shy about giving my 2 cents which is about all this is worth. I would not take a chance with a therapy that is known to cause brain bleeds and has absolutely zero chance of curing the i…8 -
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
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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