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Recent Diagnosis for my wife. Seeking local support groups. Seattle
I am 68, my wife is 72. We are in Seattle. She was recently diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, though I would place her at the upper end of that diagnosis. I tried to call to get pre-screened …11 -
How to get right in my head...
I struggle with my own emotions dealing with this. I am luckier than many. We are not as far down the road as some. DH can still do all his ADLS but is so emotionally needy. He is safe at home by him…9 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Morning……… I just received a call from a childhood friend. Our mom's were besties and pregnant together with the both of us. So I can say I've known him my entire life. Anyway, he & his…5 -
Re: Sun downing
I just have to rant. My DH who is complete denial and refuses to see a Doctor complains daily, has no friends, blames me for moving to Florida, has no hobbies and resents my weekly piano lessons, acc…7 -
Re: How to get right in my head...
Charley, your feeling is commendable and I feel the same way. However, she is receiving better care in MC than she received in our home in recent weeks. It's not like I abandoned her at a highwa…13 -
Re: Alzheimer’s research comments by RFKJr
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Re: Alzheimer’s research comments by RFKJr
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73042/alzheimer-s-research-comments-by-rfkjr https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/243228#Comment_243228 I don't think JFK is the most credible person. …5 -
Re: Just an observation
Thanks for the observation….Everyday I think he’s playing me and then something drastic happens to trust myself again. It’s mind contorting 😳5 -
Re: Alzheimer’s research comments by RFKJr
If we could get $400,000,000 for research instead of for a gold-plated airplane . . .9 -
Re: I feel myself withdrawing emotionally
I noticed the same thing with DW and me. In my opinion, withdrawing is self-protective. Becoming primarily rational spares you some of the emotional pain and also lets you focus on getting done all t…7
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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