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For the past 4 months I have been reading all the posts and have finally got the nerve to join. My husband was diagnosed with AD in 2015. I must admit I thought there would be a cure in the near future. Our neurologist was on the "cutting edge" of a cure...a scientist besides being a great neurologist. We were able to do a lot of traveling and enjoying our family and friends. However, I came to the realization that there will never be a cure in my husband's life time. He has the APO 4 gene which makes me nervous about my son's chance of AD. Right now my DH is showing great progression. I am not sure what stage he is...I appreciate all the knowledge that I have gleaned from this site and thank you all for giving me insight.
Sorry I posted on the wrong place!!
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No worries, and welcome. This is an excellent place to share and learn. Good luck....sorry for your need to be here. Each journey is the same, but individual. What's the saying--you're unique, like everyone else?!?0
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Thank you! I noticed that it says I joined in 2016 but that is incorrect...just joined in 2021!
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Hello, and welcome! Not one of us wants to be here, but at least we have each other. My H was diagnosed EOAD in 2013, at age 60, and has progressed slowly, until recently. He's now firmly in Stage 5.
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Commonly Used Abbreviations
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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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