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I just want to thank all my caring supportive friends
It's so odd that this online community of caring souls is brought together to give one another encouragement and support eventhough we are all going through hell. My friends and family try to underst…15 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I can imagine what a hurtful shock that would be. How devastating and anger producing. I don't know what stage your husband is or if he still recognizes you or knows who you are. Does he remember he …3 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I'm sorry, it will happen and does happen. When my DH,was in MC, he was one of 4 men and there were 10 ladies. Someone was always holding hands. When I got there my DH, at times was in the living are…9 -
"Girlfriend" in Memory Care
DH has been in MC a little over 2 weeks, he just stopped packing up to go home every day, and seemed to be acclimating. Now, he is attached to a woman in MC! I know it happens often, and is supposedl…6 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
I get up early, sometimes 4:30am or 5 in order to have undisturbed quiet time. It's proven to be more restorative than sleep!4 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
I still work and have taken days off, sat at Panera to catch up on my stuff and keep the companion with DH. I understand! I also get up at 5 and sit upstairs in solitude until he wakes up. I have to …3 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
oh I feel you. I can not leave DH alone for long. I have 2 cameras in the house. from 1 I can see all 3 exits and most importantly the kitchen. Enjoy your tea and your time.1 -
Stepdad with Alzhemiers getting possessive
I am definitely looking for help and not sure what to do. My mom has stage 4 breast cancer and is at home on Hospice. She does not have much time left. My stepdad is also here and has late stage AZ. …2 -
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I have a pwd that fell in February which caused an L1 compression fracture. She had surgery then went to a skilled nursing facility. When insurance stopped paying and the facility said it was not saf…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning all. I've missed being able to be present here. Sometimes life takes over and all the business. We have the last appointment of the week at 11:00 this morning. My hope is to be able to c…1
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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