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Re: I wonder if I am seeing things not there
It’s all so very normal and confusing. The brain is an amazing organ. So much my husband cannot remember or comprehend during different times of the day. Then he seems normal and clear headed and the…6 -
SLUMS got me in a slump
My DM who is my pwd was given the SLUMS test today. She has been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment/early stage Dementia, in December 2024. After much pleading she got authorized for an MRI. In…5 -
Just when you think your loved one is no longer able to understand....
My DH is nearing the end of his journey. He has difficulty swallowing and is losing weight quickly. His speech is usually slurred, and he can't hold any kind of conversation. When I am feeding h…23 -
Re: Am l really losing her now?
my DH didn’t know my name but he knew I was someone he loved and who loved him. His last words to me were “I love you too babe”. I believe the connection remains. 💜5 -
Re: Hubby in MC wants to come home. Help!
thx so much yup my hubby said same thing. I figured out leaving when they serve lunch is good because he doesn’t want me there while he’s eating so I can just leave without him crying. I do like the …6 -
Yin and Yang
How can i be so happy and sad at the same time. It’s our birthday’s mine is the 8th DH 9th we have always celebrated together. It’s always been such a fun time of family and friends parties and dinne…20 -
Re: Well Meaning Friends
we talk about this sort of thing in my”live” support group. Unless they’ve walked in your shoes they really don’t “get it”.5 -
Re: Palliative care
@howhale thank you so much for sharing your pcp’s advice, it validates my approach. My husband (late 4) seems to be transitioning out of the sweets phase and his likes/dislikes change often. I pick m…5 -
Re: Palliative care
Reach out to the palliative care resource. They can determine qualifications. My dear wife went through several different phases of diet over the course of the disease. It was a challenge to keep up …5 -
Re: In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
Dear Susan, I am late to the news of your Mom's passing. I hope that the healthcare professionals that surrounded your Mom at her time of need were wonderful and supportive, as your Mom was to s…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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