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sandwichone123

I'm still new here, but I feel like in the week or so that I've been here, a lot has happened. I've learned much, both intellectual and emotional learning. I've reached out for more information and have made an appointment with an attorney for next week. I've read many of your stories and feel more prepared for the road ahead, both the good and the bad.

Thank you all--for sharing your stories, for supporting each other and each of us, and our loved ones.

Diane

Battlebuddy

This site is just chock full of info and support. I am happy you are here and learning from the posts. I found for me the first 6 months were the hardest in that the learning curve was so step and I was just overwhelmed. I honestly don’t know how I would navigate Alzheimers if it wasn’t for this site and for the support I get from my local support group. The classes I’ve attended there have been great too. Keep reading and learning!

Ed1937

Diane, I think most of us here learned about the disease, and what to do in certain situations, from those before us, and those still here. Without this forum, I would have known nothing, and it would have been so much harder. Of course I still have a lot more to learn, but this place has been priceless. Thanks for starting the thread.

ElaineD

Dear Diane:

I'm in the same place.  So GLAD I found this marvelous forum.  I'm at the start of the journey with my DH.

My DH  is MY caregiver because I'm disabled.  Right now he's making me scrambled eggs for lunch.

And he has the vascular dementia that runs in his family.  He's in the early stages and is still very capable and very helpful for me.

I need all the strength and wisdom that is here, because I will lose my caregiver as my DH progresses in his disease, and I won't really be able to help HIM.  Fortunately we already live in a Senior Living Community that provides us with the major meal of the day, and had Assisted Living and Memory Care on site.  So both of us can have the care we need in the future, at least as long as our resources and LTC Insurance continues.

I'm an optimist at heart and have little fear of the future, as a general rule.

Regards, ElaineD