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I’m back!

SSHarkey
SSHarkey Member Posts: 298
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in Caring For a Spouse or Partner

It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the discussion site. But it’s time I reconnect. My husband has been in a long period of mid level stages. But he’s beginning to show more signs of decline. It’s funny, how I can so easily forget there’s anything wrong during these long lapses of decline. Then boom. It hits me square in the face. We’ve been fortunate to have had such a long run. And now reality is setting in. So back to connecting. Back to being encouraged. Back to knowing I’m not alone in this journey.

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  • M1
    M1 Member Posts: 6,716
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    Welcome back, it's good to hear from you. Glad you had some stability while it lasted. I try to take each day, but not so successful at keeping my focus that way...

  • SSHarkey
    SSHarkey Member Posts: 298
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/191325#Comment_191325

    I understand that! It’s so easy for me to get caught up in the moment and forget to take care of myself.

  • miaR
    miaR Member Posts: 3
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    Hi there...I'm new here, just wanted to share how awesome it feels to get out among regular folks these days for me. A trip to Trader Joes with nice pleasant folks does me wonders!

    Take good care...❤️

  • SSHarkey
    SSHarkey Member Posts: 298
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    Totally get that! A small respite time to yourself!

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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