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Caring For a Spouse or Partner

Awareness - getting started
I did exchange emails with Jim Mangi, aka "Toad". He suggested several things, one of them being that I contact Alz. Association, which I did. The first lady I spoke with asked me what I would be will…
Started by Ed1937
Most recent by Another Day
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 10, 2023
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A New Facility
Tomorrow morning I am moving my husband to a new facility. His current facility has been great about working with us because I told them it is simply about cost which is true. The new place is $2000 m…
Started by Gig Harbor
Most recent by Ed1937
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 10, 2023
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Introducing Myself(5)
Hi, all. I just joined ALZConnected! My wife has a lot of health issues, beginning with multiple myeloma (diagnosed almost 13 years ago). Last year she developed serious arrhythmia which resulted in 6…
Started by EsselJay
Most recent by Joydean
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 9, 2023
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A new problem. It’s not him it’s me.
My husband was diagnosed with AD in 2015. Last May he had a paralyzing stroke. He’s been in a skilled nursing facility since he was released from the hospital following the stroke. At first I visited …
Started by Paris20
Most recent by saltom
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 9, 2023
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What a relief, got POA
My husband was diagnosed last July with Alzheimer's. And right off the bat, doctor said get a durable power of attorney. It has been like pulling teeth with my LO. Between him refusing to go to appoin…
Started by Marie67
Most recent by Jgirl57
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 9, 2023
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Dementia with maniac
All, Just wanting to know, if your LO with Alzheimer's/dementia ever has episodes of mania? My husband has spells, where it's as though his mind is racing and his body can't keep up with his thoughts.…
Started by Marie67
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 8, 2023
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Sobbing....
Hello everyone, Visited my dear husband today, when I walked in the aide was chastising my DH for supposedly grabbing his Ensure from her. He doesn't know what he's doing. She also refused to feed him…
Started by riajean
Most recent by Beachfan
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 8, 2023
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Going Home(5)
First TIme, although i have read quite a bit of the posts. I have a tendency to ramble. I know there are not many solutions to the various situations encountered when assisting a person with dementia,…
Started by ClarkEb
Most recent by Iris L.
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 8, 2023
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new symptom?
Okay my DH has vascular dementia. Today he got angry with the Hospice PA for the first time during his shower. Next several times with things she said and then later with things I said he has complete…
Started by Lgw
Most recent by Lgw
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 8, 2023
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It's a shame the public is so uneducated about dementia
It was a short while after my wife was diagnosed, that word got around pretty quickly. We went to a restaurant for lunch, and we knew all the waitresses there. When we went in, our waitress came to gi…
Started by Ed1937
Most recent by Ed1937
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 7, 2023
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any ideals on how to get hubbys DL out of his wallet.
I know how to replace it at the DMV I just don't know how to get it out of his wallet.He has his wallet chained to his pants and he sleeps in his pants, he hardly changes his pants and doesn't take a …
Started by ladypeewee
Most recent by Phoenix1966
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 7, 2023
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Gender by the numbers
I remember when I first joined this site, someone said it was nice to see a few men taking part as caregivers. There seemed to be almost all women here. But now it has changed, with many more men here…
Started by Ed1937
Most recent by mommyandme (m&m)
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 7, 2023
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Six month update on MCF placement
Sorry for the long post, but DW has now been in her MCF for six months so I thought I would provide an update. A reminder, I'm the guy who developed a deadly skin disease just as I placed DW in her MC…
Started by Vitruvius
Most recent by Paris20
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 7, 2023
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Help for adult child who fears getting ALZ
DH is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's disease. My children are supportive but is easily overwhelmed by his fears of also getting the disease. Does anyone know of any resources that would be hel…
Started by aconite
Most recent by aconite
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 7, 2023
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floundering in stage 8
My DH Jesse passed away 4/5/22. I miss him more than I can explain. I have struggled with grief and the pain of losing my love and my best friend. Over the last several months, I have been able to ref…
Started by LadyTexan
Most recent by Daughter of a Marine
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 6, 2023
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Dream - - or nightmare?
I hesitate to post this, but here goes: Early this morning, just before I awoke, I had a dream that for some unknown reason, I had brought DH home from his MCF to care for him. It was sheer chaos. Alt…
Started by Beachfan
Most recent by Quilting brings calm
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 5, 2023
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Checking in - early March 2023
It's been awhile since I checked in about my DH - things had been going pretty smoothly. I guess I got used to the questions and short-term memory loss. Lately, there's been a change: The questions ke…
Started by Anna2022
Most recent by [Deleted User]
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 5, 2023
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Too Many Rum & Cokes
When we got over the hurdle of my DH accepting he was "retired" (he was angry at his boss, feeling he was fired when he should'nt have been). He starting enjoying "happy hour". I thought it was a good…
Started by Lhuerta
Most recent by Celtic John
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 4, 2023
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medicare and supplement ?
I have a quick question on Medicare and supplement insurance. I figured if anyone would know you guys would. My wife doesn't qualify for Medicaid our income level is about $100.00 over. Do you have to…
Started by Scooterr
Most recent by Jo C.
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 4, 2023
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Fidgeting Alternatives
Hello everyone. My wife is a perpetual fidgeter. She actually thinks she is doing productive work. What she is doing is taking things apart and "putting everything away". She is like a toddler on suga…
Started by Just Bill
Most recent by Another Day
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 4, 2023
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I just want to say Thanks to everybody
I'm Hoot and I just want to say a big Thank-you to everybody that had words of wisdom for me on my journey with with my wife with this disease. She passed on Sept. 27 and her suffering was over. I don…
Started by Hoot619
Most recent by Jo C.
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 3, 2023
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Relief from placement guilt
For those who’ve placed loved ones in facilities: Remember when and if guilt attempts to creep in to your psyche- you didn’t begin the business of abandonment, as you were first abandoned by your love…
Started by Nowhere
Most recent by DJnAZ
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 3, 2023
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can't stop crying
My granddaughter mad me cry. Now I can't stop. I'm so tired of having to stay home to change my DH diapers, feed him and I just want to scream. I have no idea how long I will not have control over my …
Started by Lgw
Most recent by mrahope
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 3, 2023
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Did we miss something in the beginning?
My wife's father died from Alz and I've always been told that by my wife so when she first started showing mild symptoms years ago we both just assumed. She didn't want to accept it, deal with it or g…
Started by ghphotog
Most recent by ghphotog
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 3, 2023
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If you haven't seen it......
Read the "Exciting News About Alzconnected" (one of the stickies on the main page). We're going to a new UI, so you should know what to expect.
Started by Ed1937
Most recent by Another Day
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 3, 2023
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Question/Response I Can't Stand
"Does she still recognize you?" .... "Well, that's good." Ugh.
Started by John1965
Most recent by [Deleted User]
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 2, 2023
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Is it true? After Alzheimer’s…
I’m reading Patti Davis’s (daughter of Pres. Reagan) memoir, “Floating in the Deep End: How Caregivers Can See Beyond Dementia, and she asserts “that once Alzheimer’s enters your life, it never really…
Started by Nowhere
Most recent by Novice AD Partner-Ca
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 2, 2023
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How do I tell my husband he is going into a memory care unit?
We're at the point that I don't dare leave him at home. He still tries to help but he forgets what he's doing and doesn't finish. Or he does something wrong, like handwash dishes without soap. He does…
Started by Pipsmom
Most recent by Gypsy J
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 2, 2023
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Starting in-home care. How many hours a week?
I know there are many of you who may have experience and wisdom on this topic. I am just now researching agencies to do in-home care for my DH who was diagnosed with mild dementia last December, after…
Started by mrahope
Most recent by Joydean
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 2, 2023
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Dementia TV
I just came across this site. It is TV made for dementia, and looks really good. I don't have any first hand experience with it, but I think it's worth looking at. https://watch.zinniatv.com/browse ht…
Started by Ed1937
Most recent by mommafour
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
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Mar 2, 2023
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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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Caring For a Spouse or Partner

Caring For a Spouse or Partner

Awareness - getting started

A New Facility

Introducing Myself(5)

A new problem. It’s not him it’s me.

What a relief, got POA

Dementia with maniac

Sobbing....

Going Home(5)

new symptom?

It's a shame the public is so uneducated about dementia

any ideals on how to get hubbys DL out of his wallet.

Gender by the numbers

Six month update on MCF placement

Help for adult child who fears getting ALZ

floundering in stage 8

Dream - - or nightmare?

Checking in - early March 2023

Too Many Rum & Cokes

medicare and supplement ?

Fidgeting Alternatives

I just want to say Thanks to everybody

Relief from placement guilt

can't stop crying

Did we miss something in the beginning?

If you haven't seen it......

Question/Response I Can't Stand

Is it true? After Alzheimer’s…

How do I tell my husband he is going into a memory care unit?

Starting in-home care. How many hours a week?

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