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Re: Update on DW
I am glad you gave us an update; I have wondered how you both were doing. It is sad this disease drains everyone physically, mentally and financial . I hope the hospice team is able to give you good …3 -
Re: Update on DW
I've been following your story since I joined in 2022. You have taken such good care of your DW. I hope the coming days treat you both gently.2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Judith, isn't Morgan Stanley closed today because of the holiday?. What new baby girl? Had 'the' call from dealership. The rat has chewed through wires in the wire harness so that has …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Good morning all. My car's in the shop with brake issues <gulp> and the handyman stopped by to dig out my old mailbox and install the new post/box. It's funny how the mailbox looked e…1 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
Hi Waghead, So sorry you have to be in this position. But glad you are here. As @Biggles said, this is a great resource for you. Come here often to vent, and learn from others. Luckily I have not had…2 -
Input requested for oxygen use on very late stage dementia
I’m sorry if this question is inappropriate for this forum but it asks a question about very end stage dementia and I thought those her might be more knowledgeable and willing to provide some insight…2 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
What an awful situation that brings you to this group. Not saying anything you don’t already know but this indiscriminate despicable disease is sole destroying. It leaves you doing battle on your own…4 -
Re: Input requested for oxygen use on very late stage dementia
I am sorry you are at this point and having to consider such questions. IME, oxygen by nasal canula is a comfort measure for her and also for you at bedside at end of life. HB3 -
Re: Input requested for oxygen use on very late stage dementia
My experience is with my mom and at the very end of her life the nursing home nurse said she was having trouble breathing and wanted to put oxygen on her. I said I didn’t know that I wanted that, as …2 -
Re: Just diagnosed
Steve, My name is John and I am a retired Family Physician who was diagnosed in June with Early Onset Alzheimer's at the age of 59. It can be a very confusing process dealing with the news and m…5
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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