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Hi all,

I've changed my name, but the pic may be familiar. I appreciate everyone here and will more free to share my experiences with the new name.   I am sandwiching between my elderly dad and in-laws, spouse with dementia, and my grown son living with us.

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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