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How to find counseling
Hi, I am new to this forum. My husband has EO Alzheimers, is currently on sertraline, but is struggling more with depression as his disease is progressing. I would like to get him started with counseling and was hoping to find someone who has experience with patients with dementia. I am thinking that I would go with him…
July 22, 2023
I never knew when the day would come that I would lose my grandmother, but sadly it has been barely a week since she had passed. I joined this community around 5 days before her passing, but had hoped we’d have at minimum, 2 weeks left with her, but timing was different than we had imagined. in my other post, I had…
Depression as my Moms Alzheimers progresses
Hey everyone, I am new here and was looking for advice on how to deal with what feels like constant grieving. Shortly after covid hit, my mom was diagnosed with PCA, a type of dementia that affects vision. After her diagnoses, things have progressed really fast and I have been going through feelings of depression, anxiety…
Need advice! Mom recently moved to MC and hates it!
Hello! I'm looking for some help. My 85 yr old mother with dementia moved into MC after after a 2 week stay in the Geripsych unit at our local hospital. She was taken there very much against her will by brother while I was out of the country. She has macular degeneration very bad and has very poor vision. This poor vision…
Helpless & Angry about husband's loss
Hi folks, Im just in the beginning of this challenging journey, so please indulge me as i come to you for help. Im vey overwhelmed, so hope this makes sense to you. My 86 yo mom, the most important person in the world to me, has mild - mod dementia and is currently in a rehab place following a hospitalization. That's is…
41 with MCI and very conscience of the changes
I have taken a neuropsych test 6 hours and brain mapping. I notice the changes drastically. I'm not the same person that I used to be. I don't like the new me and have a lot of regret for how I've spent my time and how I will spend what is left. I'm scared and severely depressed. I feel invisible to those around me. Mo one…
My grandmother is very talkative and sad
My grandmother is very talkative and generally negative and depressive. How can we create an environment that makes her happy and that distracts her from her negative thoughts?
New Gal Caring for DH
Hello all, Recently my DH was diagnosed with MCI along with hydrocephelus. He will have to have an operation for the hydro. It seems to me that he is progressing rather rapidly on the MCI. We see the neurologist on May 11th for the first time after all the testing. Last evening was the first time I think DH was aware he is…
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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