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Our walk together is over
They were the hardest years of my life. At some of my darkest moments I looked to this community for wisdom and support. You never let me down. So thank you Alzconnected and fellow care-givers for he…8 -
Friday 9:30A
Officially moving DW to MC. Bittersweet. Looking forward to being alone, I have lots of good friends so I won't be completely alone. Coming and going when I want. Want to go flyfishing again or just …17 -
Hallmark holiday fatigue
Not sure if this is a rant or a vent or just a sadness. I’m not normally very susceptible to Hallmark holidays, but Valentines is getting to me this year. I think it’s because my partner’s birthday i…10 -
Dad has passed
Dad passed away last week. Even though he was 102 and he had been on hospice for 4 months, I really didn’t think he was going to die so soon. Hospice never once said it was coming until the day befor…6 -
I Took Credit
At our neurologist appt on Friday, the Dr. was so impressed by the way I was handling my DH when he keep looking at me that she said she could use my skills. My DH said she’s available to start tomor…11 -
Re: Update
the thought of what if something happens to me is a concern I have too. A couple of days ago I asked my wife if something happen to me if she could call our son. She has a cell phone that sits on the…6 -
Re: I need to take a breather
@times2 I did. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to say to anyone, ever. I told her that if she doesn't want to eat anymore, it's okay, and that I support her 100% in whatever she decide…6 -
Re: Overwhelmed
Dear tlecroy, Your story is overwhelming, and I am so sorry and sad for you and your husband. The schedule and burdens that you are carrying are unsustainable and you must be exhausted. To have all t…5 -
cat burglar
So DH is in stage 6 and has a tendency to wander at night. He tries to go to work,( he was a milkman for over 40 years). He has gathered random stuff and bring it outside leaving it on the sidewalk. …5 -
Re: Man of few words, but when he speaks its a doozy
SSHarkey - I couldn't help but laugh, which made him laugh, and our aide thought the whole thing was hilarious. The first time he obviously did not know who I was, it broke my heart in little pieces.…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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