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A really good guy during a really bad day
I talked about this guy once before on here. Very early yesterday morning we lost another child. My daughter, who was staying with me temporarily, since she was not able to walk the stairs up to her …15 -
Re: Dementia and Hospice
Thank you all. My mom has passed away Feb. 12, 2024. The phone is no longer an issue. I will miss her phone calls but I will miss her more and I now begin the next chapter of my life without my mom a…8 -
Re: Friday 9:30A
I hope the move goes smoothly. Two of my friends have recently moved their spouses and each spouse has done well. They seem to have forgotten their previous life and have embraced the new surrounding…7 -
Update: Progression
Thank you everyone for your thoughts, advice, and support. This forum is amazing. The update: at his doc appointment this morning, he tested positive for covid. I still firmly believe there's some pr…12 -
Re: Hallmark holiday fatigue
Sometimes, I just love this younger generation. Meowch indeed! Big hug to you in the sadness. I never really knew I could miss my DW so much all while she's sitting right next to me on the couch. We …6 -
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
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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