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Re: Combative and Unreachable
My DH is this same stage of this terrible disease, although he is still home with the help of hospice. My husband too is a big man, 6 ft tall and although is losing weight still weighs 200. He is on …6 -
Re: Support group
It's a public forum and everyone has a different opinion and experience. If you choose to keep your spouse at home, do that, but I always catch the subtle shaming of those who cannot or do not k…6 -
Thank you all for advise and steps to take
i appreciate every ones input and allowing me to vent a little I have no one to talk to.5 -
Memory Care Week 1
DH has been in memory care one week now. Biggest issue is his combativeness when being changed, which was a huge problem for me when he was home, as it is for many of you I’m sure. He’s also difficul…15 -
Re: Emotionally and Mentally Exhausted
Agree with H1235. My mom was unhappy and scared at first about moving to another state to be near me, but it had to happen in order for me to care for her responsibly. Because I am also working outsi…5 -
Newly Diagnosed Physician
I am a 60 yo newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I am a retired Family Physician who noticed issues approximately 18 months ago and was diagnosed with MCI. I stopped practicing medicine and was gi…18 -
Re: Support group
Hello and welcome to the group no one ever wants to join. I was scared as all hell reading this forum at first, even though I had supported my DW in caring for both of her parents with dementia. Bein…7 -
Re: Support group
I tell myself the things I need to hear to make it through the day. Sometimes the things I tell myself at 10am are in contradiction with the things I tell myself at 4pm.7 -
Re: Support group
One thing about this forum is people will not lie to you here. This disease is just as ugly and horrible as you read about, and nobody here is going to tell you how it helps you love your spouse more…5 -
Re: First Post
Thank you to those of you who have kind words to say, and for giving me your stories. This disease is so devastating whether you've been married 3 years or 30. It is just heart wrenching. I have…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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