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Dementia/divorce
I started divorce proceedings before we realized he had dementia. He is young, 54. We have been fighting alot. Now i try to discuss things rationally with him and the arguments are worse. He is a very bright man, and he uses my fears and insecurities against me. He acuses me of abandoning him, not caring, everthing that is…
This time is different
Hello everyone this is my first time on any type of support forum. My dad passed in November due to Amyloidosis in his heart. I hated seeing my dad deteriorate with his mind intact until he closed his eyes. And now my mom. She is physically capable, but her mind is going quickly. She knows her condition because she cared…
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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