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Overwhelmed

cjens
cjens Member Posts: 1
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in I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)

My husband recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's (63) and caring for aging parents. I am feeling very overwhelmed and sad and just all the feelings. I am really glad I found this group. I feel like I need somewhere to go to talk about what's happening and this seems like a safe place. I've already read some of the posts on here and it's so good to know I am not alone in feeling the way I do. Once I can wrap my head around what is happening I'm sure I'll have some questions.

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  • SusanB-dil
    SusanB-dil Member Posts: 1,474
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    Hi cjens - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason.

    You are not alone. Continue to browse and ask… at some point, someone on the forum has been there, done that. Do make sure you take time for yourself amongst the caregiving.

    If you are too overwhelmed at any time, there is also the 24-hour alz line: 1-800-272-3900. (and ask for a caregiver specialist)

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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