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Re: Everything
We are not yet at the walker/wheelchair stage and not looking forward to it. I agree whatever stage our LO is in it is a constant reminder that dementia sucks.3 -
Re: Everything
im so glad @perservere, that you vented. Watching my DH withering away bit by bit is sole destroying in itself and it's not the house because we downsized to an older home and it's taken so…2 -
Re: Everything
I can so relate. My carpet is worn, tables stained, a newer couch looking pretty rough and I can’t do a darned thing besides clean as much as I can. My home needs a deep cleaning. Since spring is her…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (218)
Good evening Sweetwater i might try your tea cakes if i get time. Thank you. Believe i made them one time but think the recipe was a bit more complicated. Lorita we have had a lot of rain. i do not h…1 -
Re: Needing to vent - progression - sorry in advance for the length
Thanks @harshedbuzz I understand those issues. Like i said to @tonyac2 , as long as my DH still opens his 360 app on his phone and can see where i am i will need to make a reasonable reason why I…2 -
Re: Needing to vent - progression - sorry in advance for the length
As always, before discussing anything with a PWD you should ask yourself what you are trying to accomplish with giving the information. How will that information benefit your LO or make your life eas…4 -
Re: Needing to vent - progression - sorry in advance for the length
@shiawase12 Regarding the question of explaining your visits to the therapist. Understand that your DH likely has some significant anosognosia meaning that even if he knows his memory isn't grea…3 -
Re: Needing to vent - progression - sorry in advance for the length
In my situation, I had my counselor prior to my DH diagnosis. The things I used to talk about are so trivial compared to what I’m going through now. You know your DH best, tell him whatever won’t hur…3 -
Re: Everything
Many of us can relate to those feelings. My DH moved furniture around a lot, brought outside furniture inside, twisted a pole lamp so badly that it broke…on and on. Yes it’s VERY frustrating. My mant…5 -
Re: Rinse and Repeat
”I’m strong, I’m capable and I’m also hanging on a thread that’s wearing thin.” OH can I relate to this statement!3
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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