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Re: Bad fall
thank you @JulietteBee for your thoughtful responses! She has been having trouble with walking more, has a walker for the past six months, but often forgets/doesnt use it. Just got results back and s…1 -
Loss of bowel/bladder control.
This is no easy topic. A taboo subject ingrained in my brain, but here goes. Our sanitary issues have changed very very fast. What was an occasional skid mark job turned into a daily attendant job wi…1 -
Re: Who am I?
I all this does change us and I will never be who I was, and I like who I was. I look at other people different (more understanding of some, but also less supportive or caring for the family that aba…3 -
Re: Who am I?
JC5, I can really relate. My husband is no longer the strong, intelligent, analytical guy who could troubleshoot, problem solve and fix anything. He used to be so kind, caring and thoughtful. Sadly t…5 -
Re: Moved husband to memory care and he just wants me
I think of placement in Memory Care all the time, and how my DH will react. He is Stage 6 and mostly is cognitive age 4. He believes his wife left him last year and I've been hired to be his caregive…9 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Hello Porch Rockers. Lorita. Here are some singing bowls. Now that Rusty, has a wife maybe you will have baby squirrels running around. I bet your looking forward to your fridge that's being delivere…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good afternoon. The weather here is just perfection. Warm, sunny, low humidity with a light breeze. It's such a treat. Judith— I'm intrigued, in what capacity did you obtain a pro discount? Chef? Des…1 -
Re: DH now in MC - give it time-update
My DH entered memory care last Tuesday. He is struggling greatly. The first day was fairly ok, then he started refusing to eat or drink and tries to escape and is very angry. My gentle guy has been a…5 -
Re: Progression and caregiver changes
this is so hard. Glad you are taking a trip. Seroquel did wonders for my mom. Maybe she’s a bit less alert but it is worth the reduced anxiety and depression by a mile. finding a good MC takes time. …1 -
Dream last night….
I haven’t dreamt since 2023 when I was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and had no choice but to place my husband Lonny in Memory Care so I could get treatment. He passed last August 12. Last night I…4
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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