Forgive me if I have left out anyone who I have not formally welcomed. Lots of new people here, and I can't always find all of you.
Welcome to my website. It has grown so much since its July 07 beginning, that I cannot always keep up with our wonderful new members and greet each one personally. You have come to a place of comfort for spouses who are trying to cope with the Alzheimer's/dementia of their husband/wife. The issues we face in dealing with a spouse with this disease are so different from the issues faced by children and grandchildren caregivers. We discuss all of those issues here - loss of intimacy; social contact; conversation; anger; resentment; stress; and pain of living with the stranger that Alzheimer's Disease has put in place of our beloved spouse.
The message boards are only part of this website. Please be sure to log onto the home page - www.thealzheimerspouse.com - and read all of the resources on the left side. I recommend starting with "Newly Diagnosed/New Member" and "Understanding the Dementia Experience". There are 3 sections for EOAD members - two of which focus on the young teens whose parents have EOAD (early onset AD). Do not miss the "previous blog" section. It is there you will find a huge array of topics with which you can relate. Log onto the home page daily for new blogs; news updates; important information.
Welcome to all - I hope you will visit often and get the support and information you are looking for.
YES! Welcome one and all to the best place on earth, .......if you are a spouse of a dementia patient :o) You will find love, hug, understand, immense knowlegde, compassion, laughter, tears, tips, and so much more in this warm and welcoming place. Feel free to be who you are, vent, scream, giggle, or cry, we all understand.