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Maru
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Family had a big birthday party for DH (ALZ). I was afraid that it would be too much for him but he had the time of his life and at age 90, he danced every dance. The only think that I noticed was when 2 of the grandsons came over to the house before the party and spent time alone with him. He was telling some of his life stories but really struggling to find the words. There seems to be a difference in ordinary polite conversation and trying to relate a memory in his recall of words. Being aware of other's attention or lack of it, is pretty well gone.

The other new thing is that he is calling various famly members to talk.He has never done this. I am not sure what to think about 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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