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Kandp0727
Kandp0727 Member Posts: 2
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Hi,

This is my first time here. My mom
Was diagnosed with mixed dementia today and it's been so hard to wrap my head around it. I'm so sad about the diagnosis and sad for her.

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  • harshedbuzz
    harshedbuzz Member Posts: 4,944
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    Hi and welcome. I am sorry for the reason you are here, but glad you found this place.

    HB

  • Kandp0727
    Kandp0727 Member Posts: 2
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    Hi HB,

    Thank you. I'm glad I found it as well. I feel lucky to have found a community of people that understand.

  • SusanB-dil
    SusanB-dil Member Posts: 1,368
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    Welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason.

    Lots of advice and commiseration here. Do check out the section about just starting out on this messy journey. And yes, we understand.

    One thing usually mentioned first is getting paperwork in order. DPOA and HIPAA.

    Sorry you are dealing with 'this'.

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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