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BobDaniels
BobDaniels Member Posts: 1 Member
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Hi, I live in Hawaii, but my brother Dan was recently diagnosed with dementia in San Diego. My family there is being lacking with details, and I am having a really tough time processing this from a distance. I would love to join a virtual local support group here in Hawaii or anywhere just to listen, connect with others, and get some emotional support. Am I in the right place? Mahalo

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  • Iffy49
    Iffy49 Member Posts: 13
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/76041/long-distance

    I’m not in Hawaii but I think this long distance caregiving group has some situations that we call all relate to.

  • caregiving daughter
    caregiving daughter Member Posts: 221
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    If you can swing it, live is so much better than virtual. Best case is you can get a hug or two following you sharing your unfortunate news.

    Your local community should have some support groups—often sponsored by ALZ. Go. Tell your story. Maybe cry a bit or get that hug. You will soon learn what your family is up against.

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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
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