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Cedar  ·  980 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: March 23, 2022

Alzheimer's is a hell of a battle for everyone involved, speaking from experience. It sounds like you are going at it the right way though, being prepared.

All my love to you and yours goob.





goobster  ·  979 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Thank you. Last night had the first Zoom meeting with the Lewy Body Diagnosis (LBD) support group. About 10 people on the call, discussing their loved-one's condition and the coping mechanisms they have developed to support their loved ones.

I learned that Alzheimer's and LBD are two separate diagnoses that don't necessarily go together. I thought they were more closely related; like LBD was a severe symptom of Alzheimers, or something. But nope, they are completely separate diagnoses.

And he has both. :(

Phooey.

Foveaux  ·  978 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'm also so sorry this is happening to your family - I'm so glad your father is able to get the care he needs though. The support structure you've provided is immense :)

Cedar  ·  979 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'm sorry your family is going through that. There isn't much that I could say to help but I hope you know you can reach out to talk.