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Important (free) e-book for new members

ButterflyWings
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Forum mates -

This e-book used to be recommended frequently to new members. It helps explain many of the behaviors and experiences reported on here. It provides valuable insight into how we can be more compassionate caregivers by understanding what our PWD LOs are going through.

Even in early Stage 7, I refer back to it periodically. It has helped me adjust since my DH cannot. I hope it helps someone today.


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  • mommyandme (m&m)
    mommyandme (m&m) Member Posts: 1,468
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    Thank you ButterflyWings!

  • GothicGremlin
    GothicGremlin Member Posts: 870
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    That book has helped me so much, especially in the beginning.

    Great reminder @ButterflyWings

  • BassetHoundAnn
    BassetHoundAnn Member Posts: 478
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    This book totally opened my mind and helped me understand what my mom was going through. Highly recommended! Thanks for posting the link.

  • Jo C.
    Jo C. Member Posts: 2,952
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    This is excellent AND is also wonderful for giving to family members to increase their knowledge and understanding.

    J.

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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