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In the blink of an eye... (reposting)

Dear Forum Mates,

Join me on my little walk down memory lane. This thread is almost 3 years old and reminds me of where we were in my beloved's progression at that time. We all got a little (or big!) chuckle out of some of the antics our LOs were able to get into "in the blink of an eye".

This is a stress reliever as we laugh with each other (but never at our LOs who are doing the best they can). And it also is a teaching moment to help keep them safe, as some things you just would never expect (like my DH enjoying a snack from the tub of zinc oxide butt cream a few weeks ago that didn't harm him thank goodness, but what a reminder that we can't take anything for granted with dementia). He's now Stage 7 but I was reminded never to underestimate this disease.

Click on "View Post" to read the hilarious reflections and then feel free to add your "aha" moments and your LOs creativity. Have a good day!

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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