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Re: Just need to vent : Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special
I agree with you guys completely that the spectacle should not be happening. Think what should really be being pointed out, that would be helpful, it’s what I often mention on here. It appears there …11 -
Re: Retirement
No way I could face a retirement party either, Timmyd. I'm so happy to hear your employer has been accommodating. I know others that would be, I just didn't get that boss this time around. The bigges…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning! Sitting waiting on pulmonary function test and pulmonologist appointment this afternoon.1 -
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Soy la unica a cargo del cuidado de mi papa. Estoy cansada, agotada y de muy mal humor. La enfermedad de mi papa se llevo mi vida social, y los pocos amigos que tenia. El vive conmigo y lo cuido de d…2 -
How do you 'unhear' the mean things that are said to you?
I live out of state and have been caring for my Mom from a distance since my stepfather moved out because he could not handle her dementia and refusal of getting medical care in June 2023. In April 2…1 -
Re: Retirement
I retired at 62, a little over 4 years ago. The stress was just too much. I never knew if I was going to get a full work week in- I had intermittent FMLA leave, but it was still stressful. I was allo…2 -
Mom recently diagnosed, Dad in hospice, preparing for dad's passing
Hello, I just joined this forum, and am looking for suggestions. My elderly parents (93 and 91) are having difficulties. I am their primary caregiver. Dad will pass soon (home hospice), my folks are …1 -
Re: Retirement
CindyBum, I can understand how you feel, I retired early this last November to spend these last "good" years with my DW. (I am 62) Looking back - First, don't know how I stayed working as l…4 -
Re: Retirement
I know our situation with our LO is different, but years ago I had a work colleague who knew he was dying of cancer. The last conversation I had with him he said “retire as soon as you can”. I did ju…3 -
Re: Retirement
I retired a year ago. A few years earlier than I would have liked, but wanted to spend more time with my DH while he still knew who I was. I’ve never regretted my decision. We had six great months va…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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