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Toughen Up Buttercup!
I offer this mostly in jest but with a bit of personal truth also. Over the years raising three daughters with my dear wife, she was always the one with superhuman intuition. She knew what our daughters were thinking or plotting before they did and would often be able to intercept their actions. If she did not stop them,…
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Follow up on “what you took from me”
I wrote a follow up of my own from @Bill_2001 . I often hesitate to post cause our relationship doesn’t carry the wonderful long love story that many of you do. But then I realized maybe my post will resonate with someone. Like @BPS penned “how long” I lost my first hubby to leukemia in 1999. I never wanted to move on but…
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Alcohol Related Dementia Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome thread
I wanted to start a separate thread of support and venting for caregivers/family members of people with alcohol related dementias and/or who have been diagnosed with Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome (or not diagnosed but you suspect this is their illness). This is such a complicated issue because, in addition to the dementia…
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The next stage
my DW rather suddenly has started dissociating and sundowning. She drinks a lot and isn’t open to stopping. This doesn’t help. I’m not sure how to handle it.
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Newbie
Hello there. I’ve been lurking in the background for weeks now and finally got the nerve to post. My DW was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in late 2023. We knew something wasn’t right and got confirmation in late November of 23. I’m not really sure what to write. I guess I just want to be able to hear about other people’s…
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Good research article
https://brainresilience.stanford.edu/news/aging-brains-pile-damaged-proteins Since REM sleep helps clean the brain seems like the old adage 'get a good night's sleep' is important for more than looking "youthful". Top article is latest report - below is article on sleep.…
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Tenho uma menina com down e alzaimer mais alguém com essa experiência?
Gostaria de saber se alguém está fazendo tratamento com cannabis
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New here
My husband hasn't been diagnosed with dementia yet but he has many of the symptoms he went from just minor memory issues to Second stage dementia in 4 months we still haven't seen a neurologist it will be a month and 1⁄2 before we can. I'm concerned That this is progressing so quickly that something should be done now And…
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Severe fixed delusion
My father has struggled with undiagnosed and therefore, untreated mental health issue throughout his life. The last few years have been very difficult because he now has some dementia and has developed a delusion related to his health where he thinks that doctors have intentionally infected him with something (like a…
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Religious Caregivers
I was wondering if anyone could suggest some pertinent Bible verses, psalms readings. I have so many Bibles from my Mom and Grandma and 10 years of Catholic School. Just trying to find comfort in written words. Thank You.
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Wants me near always
My husband only wants me with him to care for him - no relatives or caregivers. He wants me around all the time and if I leave the house, he forgets where I am and thinks I am dead, even with reminders from the relative or caregiver with him. He worries the whole time I am gone. I am his everything, which is a lot to…
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Mom only has Medicare A and B plan only (she has dementia)
Any recommendations on which Medicare additional insurance plan I should choose? Getting ready for the future. She's very healthy, active and not on meds. Thanks for your input. AC
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In my early 60s. At the beginning of this ..
Hi, Are any of you out there going through what I am? Very mild symptoms, waiting for complete diagnosis. Anxious and frustrated.
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Need prayers.
I learned today my cancer has returned. 😢. I was diagnosed in Dec 2023 and had to place my husband in memory care so I could get treatment. had chemo and then surgery in April 2024. I’ve been cancer free for 20 months. My husband passed in August 2024. I will now have more chemo and more surgery. I’m thankful my DH never…
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$100 million increase for Alzheimer's & Dementia research!
GREAT NEWS!! WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2026 — The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and the Alzheimer’s Association welcomed final congressional approval and the president’s signature on the fiscal year (FY) 2026 spending package that secures a $100 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National…
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Hoping to Start an Ongoing Conversation Space for Those Living with Dementia
Hi everyone ,My name is Kerry. I’m living with dementia, and like many of you, I’m navigating a lot of feelings and emotions. I’ve reached a point where I’m really craving connection with others who understand this from the inside, not as caregivers, not as observers, but as people living it every day. I’ve noticed that…
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Altzheimer
My DW(85) has recently been diagnosed with this terrible disease…she is still able to function fairly well. My daily routine is looking for articles she has misplaced but the most frustrating thing to deal with is the delusions. It is very difficult for me to respond to things like "when are the other people coming for…
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Mom
My mom is 68, struggled with alcohol, has it in her head her thyroid meds are too low. She started dubbling up her meds abt a month ago, and started back to drinking. She hears voices and does not believe some family members have died. Alzheimers runs on her mother's side of the family. She went to jail for coming at my…
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When friendship is impacted
I suspect a dear friend of mine has early onset. This person's mother had Alzheimer's and passed away as a result. My friend is in their mid-60s and is dealing with the recent death of a spouse so for the past two or so years I've attributed recent behavior changes (verbal outbursts, mostly) to grief and having to navigate…
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Need to say no
I asked this in another discussion but came here due to the recent loss of my husband just a month ago. I am frozen right now with grief and am not ready to socialize. A cousin asked me to lunch tomorrow (we are not that close), as he is passing thru my area, and I said yes, but now I really don't want to go. And my…
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Home Health Aides
Does anyone have any experience with introducing a home health aide to your household? My wife could use some companionship and appropriate mental stimulation, and maybe someone to supervise her showering and brushing her teeth.
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Vacation Guilt
My mom has dementia that is progressively getting worse. My dad has no cognitive issues and is her caretaker but also is somewhat in denial, at least to me, about her condition. Every summer, my husband and I go on vacation with our two children at a beach a few hours away. Before my mom's condition really declined, my…
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Does anyone have an inhome camera
Wondering if anyone has suggestions for an inhome camera to help keep an eye on my spouse while I am at work. We aren't to the stage YET where he need 24 hour care but I worry what is going on in the house when I am not home. I would prefer one that doesn't need a subscription, but one that I can see/hear what is going on…
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Affordable Care Options around Minneapolis
My mom needs a nursing home situation a.s.a.p. My stepdad is caring for her but it is too much any longer. They cannot afford the minimum $10K homes that we have looked into. I don't think she'll qualify for Elder Care Waiver and most homes won't even take those until you private pay for a couple of years. HELP!
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Another Support Group Disappointment
I have now tried four face to face support groups in two different cities. All of them were failures. The facilitators let one or two people dominate the time; most of what was talked about was not relevant to our situation (stories about grandkids & travel etc.); no agenda to help share caregiver tips and actual…
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Mom Won’t Stop Staring Out the Door
This is kind of a funny one, but I don’t know what to do about it. My mom has Alzheimer’s disease (moderate stage), and she loves looking outside through our windows and door. The problem is is that we have a shared driveway, so there’s usually people walking past our door. To be honest I personally would feel kinda…
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New clinical trial for MCI
https://www.brightfocus.org/resource/the-ahead-study-can-alzheimers-be-prevented-or-slowed-before-symptoms-begin/
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Picture book for dementia patients to help them understand their condition?
Hi! First time posting. I took my father-in-law to his appointment where he got a diagnosis and, although he couldn't engage much in the conversation with the doctor and I, as soon as the doctor left the room he asked me, "What did the doctor say? My brain?" I did my best to explain in simple enough terms he would…
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Coping with Increasing Sleepiness?
My father is at stage 6 according to the DBAT charts and has been in MC more than a year. He started napping in the afternoons several months ago, and he has been sleeping more and more. He is often resistant to getting up. When he is up he reports being “exhausted.” I know this is a common part of disease progression. I…
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Worried
My dad was recently diagnosed with middle stage dementia. My mom is currently taking care of him at home, however we both have noticed he becomes agitated more often and I am worried for my mom. The doctor told us that they would not prescribe him anything unless he becomes combative. I don't want to wait until then. Does…