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Re: Feeling So Lost
Hi JoMarie. Welcome, though I'm so sorry you have had to join our group. I'm so sorry to hear about your dear husband and your own suffering. We are here for you and understand the molasses…5 -
Re: Maybe I’m overreacting?
Make an appointment for him at his doctors. Drop off a letter to the doctor the day before detailing your concerns. ( If you aren’t on your spouse’s HIPPA form, they can’t talk to you - but you can t…6 -
Re: Memory Test struggles
My DW was diagnosed with EO at age 57. 4 + years later she is in early stage 6. For me, the stress was the worst going from the early to the middle stages. The anxiety and depression was bad. As we g…7 -
Memory Test struggles
My wife was diagnosed with early onset about 6 months ago, although I had been noticing problems and changes several months before that. She is currently receiving monthly Kisunla treatments - she�…6 -
First Post
This is my first post, although I have been reading conversations on this forum for months. You are all so knowledgeable and compassionate and I have gained more knowledge here than with all the doct…20 -
Re: Just Sad
CindyBum, thank for your very honest comments. I am not in the saint category either. My HWD takes every moment of every day and is mean and nasty most of the time plus he has zero empathy left. Like…6 -
Maybe I’m overreacting?
My husband is my concern. I’ve tried to talk to him about my concerns. Memory, irrational behavior, inappropriate decisions, he will not discuss or answer questions. His mom past of ALZ in 2022. He r…8 -
Re: Guacamole...
It is very interesting how this disease affects the brain. The dog biscuit sandwich did make me chuckle....we need to find humor along the way otherwise we would all be seriously depressed.8 -
Re: Just Sad
Wow, this is so powerful. I grieve for my DH of old, and most days angry about the DH who is still here. I shamefully admit that there are moments while he is sleeping, that I listen for his breathin…7 -
Grief while still caring for LO
I just need to vent to someone that understands. Mom is in MC so I know I am not dealing with as much as many here, but it is so hard. She is sad, angry, scared and confused and any one of those is h…10
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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