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Re: The coming new year....
I feel like you just took the first step! This might be the place to find something to look forward to. Maybe look forward to seeing if someone read your post (we did 😀). Look forward to seeing if so…5 -
Re: When is it time…
I placed my DH in MC four months ago. We are on year two. He was placed because he was becoming aggressive with me and others. It was more verbal abuse than physical. He slapped me on his arm to stop…6 -
Re: When is it time…
DH is on Seroquel XL. He gets mad but not physically aggressive, however, it’s enough that children don’t feel comfortable. He tried to kick us all out a year ago but Seroquel was a life saver. I thi…5 -
Re: Saddened by signs of progression and feelings of inadequacy
You are doing a marvellous job, hang in there remember how great you are and don't give up. Other people, friends, relatives etc don't have to find the compassion, tolerance, love and face the challe…5 -
Re: New Year
> @Buggytoo said: > For those of us who placed our loved ones in MC in 2024, the New Year represents the first year we are no longer providing care 24/7. Nonetheless, we experience sadness, wor…5 -
Re: No Support From My Kids
Adult children are hard to deal with and understand especially in this situation.To be in their shoes it must be heartbreaking to see a parent deteriorating when we all know our parents are invincibl…5 -
Re: When is it time…
If you can’t do it for your own health, do it for the physical and mental health of your kids. Their suffering may impact them for years, and imagine how bad it feels for them not even having a safe …5 -
Re: New Year
This holiday season was a killer with my DH in MC. I feel so much guilt. I visit him twice a week and he seems happy. He even has a girlfriend. This whole situation is so heart wrenching.6 -
Re: How do I get a diagnosis for a spouse?
I took my husband who was 59 years old to a neurologist as I knew something wasn’t right. He started taking vitamins to help his memory but didn’t tell me. When he decided to retire early from a very…5 -
Re: Apologies...
SDianeL and forum mates, I am very late to this thread but have not been online much due to the "excitement" and "unpredictability" of Alzheimer's. Thank you everyone for saying e…7
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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