New to this board but impressed

[SiestaDrew]

Hi everyone, have been looking at this board for some time, I have looked at others. What I enjoy about this one, is that even tho we all know it can be very difficult at times--what we are dealing with-- you all seem to maintain a sense of humour.

I am 51, my husband is 56 and last year was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia----FTD----amazing that most people relate the initials as flowers being delivered!!!

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and hope that from time to time we can chit chat.

I so relate to all that has been written on this board, even tho some of the dementias have different symptons and reactions--we are all dealing with a very very difficult situation.

So just wanted you all to know you have really helped me---I appreciate it.

Good thoughts to all of you,

Linda

[BarbaraH]

Hi Linda -

Welcome! So sorry your DH has that diagnosis, especially at such a young age.

This board is a good source of information, ideas, suggestions, other points of view, and (as you said) most important, a sense of humor. As was said in Steel Magnolias, sometimes you've just got to laugh.

I'm Barbara, age 53, and live in Virginia. My little 88 yr. old widowed mother had Alzheimer's for about 4 years before her death 6 months ago.

Another important lesson to learn here is that you're not alone on this most unwelcome path. We understand.

Blessings - Barbara

[SiestaDrew]

Hey Barbara, Thanks, sometimes you just have to talk to people that are "in the know" I have family and friends that I adore and are very helpful, but really have no idea as to the circumstances. When they visit they want me to have my husband do crossword puzzles and games and such--they have no idea that he is wayyyyyyyy beyond that and only frustrates him.

Even Mayo told me, do not try to make him do those brain things--he is beyond that.

By the way, I live in Florida, and love Virginia, beautiful country.

Thanks for welcoming me, Linda

[LuvMyLilDoggie]

Hi! I'm Barb and I'm from a town called Romeoville, Illinois. That's near Chicago. I'm 42. My husband, 16 y/o son and I moved in with ny dad a year ago to care for him. He just turned 79 and has alzheimer's. He's had it for about 8 years. At least that's about when we noticed the first symptoms.

Like you, I'm so glad I came to this board. You will find a lot of support and experience here. I've gotten a lot of great ideas here on how to cope with or manage things where my dad is concerned. And as you pointed out, the humor here really helps. I know that when a stressful situation arises, I can come on this board and read something that makes me laugh. That helps a LOT!

Welcome!

Hugs, Barb

[angel_bear]

Like Liverwurst on ice-cream ........

hehehehehehe

Hugs & welcome

Sally