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What do these abbreviations mean?
SistaSaturn
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Hello All. I'm new here. What are the common abbreviations used here? What do they mean?
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Welcome! If you scroll down on the page you will find a key for all the abbreviations.
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If you're on a computer, the page loads the commonly used abbreviations and acronym to the right of your initial post.
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And the "Read more" link points to this long list.
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Not all abbs are listed so ask away.
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Here's a great list:
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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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