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Re: Venting: I'm married to a teenager
When my husband was diagnosed with MCI and later Alzheimer’s, I was told to attend all medical appointments with my husband and take notes of the appointment. I quickly discovered that my husband’s v…5 -
Re: How to have patience and not start resenting your spouse.
Vent away. It’s being awakened out of a dead sleep that makes the tone in my voice sometimes escalate the issue. My DH recently had a catheter inserted that he needs to have for 30 days. He wakes me …8 -
Re: Support group
Hi, Spiral, I am so glad you found us and decided to take a chance. This is a huge step for you! That takes a lot of courage! I am fairly new here myself. Took a chance like you, and have found valid…7 -
Re: Support group
It might help to know that each person with dementia is different. Your loved one might never exhibit some of the symptoms that another person with dementia does. Being here helps you prepare in case…9 -
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 -
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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
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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