Awaiting diagnosis
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Even if you do get the dreaded diagnosis, it won’t change what you already are living with. It will just continue to evolve, as will you, over time. I think the majority of us did feel lost in the beginning of seeing changes in those we love. One day at a time. Treasure the moments you can and keep coming back. This group is a treasure trove of information, compassion and understanding.
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While it is great to have a diagnosis, nothing changes your day-to-day reality of living with someone with dementia. My husband has something, just classified now as mild cognitive impairment, but continues to worsen. I’d like to know what “this” is but whatever it is, we continue on navigating the changes. I will recommend that you get your legal affairs in order if you haven’t already.
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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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