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Article: I Have Alzheimers, Don't Feel Sorry For Me

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  • White Crane
    White Crane Member Posts: 851
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    Thank you for posting this, Jo.  It is touching and insightful.
  • Beachfan
    Beachfan Member Posts: 790
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    Thank you, Jo!  Such basic information that we all tend to overlook at times.  Just yesterday, I found myself talking with the wife of a recently diagnosed Alz. patient.  He was right there, attempting to join the conversation, but clearly confused.  I spoke exclusively with his wife, in his presence.  I should have known better.  I do know better.
  • toolbeltexpert
    toolbeltexpert Member Posts: 1,583
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    Thanks Jo that was a heartfelt real life story. I shared it on my social media.
  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,084
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    Thank you, Jo. It's just so easy to act like they're not even there. Everyone should read that.

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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