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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning Looks like this is going to be a week where winter and spring will be fighting it out.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning porchlings. It should be pleasant around these parts today— warmish ahead of rain tomorrow. I'll take it after the last couple of colder than average windy days we've had of late. It'll …1 -
Re: The dementia routine
I can relate to your comment about respite giving you an opportunity to see what you're missing and feeling like it makes your reality worse. The first time I got 3 hours to myself I didn't know what…4 -
What has changed in a year and a half
Greetings all. In September 2023, I moved both my parents into my home. My dear mom has Alzheimer's. My dear dad has mild cognitive impairment. They are 85 and 87 respectively. For more background, s…2 -
Re: Showboating?
Me too BPS around others or on the phone I’m sort of ‘happy Jack’ comments slip easily off the tongue “he’s doing OK” “I’m doing fine” and then on my own I cry.3 -
Re: Slow fade
I am in a similar situation with my very, very elderly LO. It is a steady decline. The analogy I use is that mentally and physically it is like a train slowly pulling away. But I tell myself that she…2 -
Work at neighbor’s - worried about DH’s reaction
One more thing to worry about…we have a section of chain link fence between us and our neighbor (fence is slightly on our property). It’s covered with a beautiful passion flower vine, which they plan…3 -
Re: Whom do I believe? My Mom or the caretaker?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your advice, Dee. I am sorry that you are in the same situation, but it is helpful to hear that I'm not alone in this struggle - that others like you…1 -
Re: Boredom
Thank you H1235, I didn’t think about things being over stimulating. I appreciate the response.1 -
Boredom
So it been almost 8 months since a moved my dad in. He still thinks he’s visiting. I work a time job from home and mainly the sole care giver for him. When he first got here his sleep pattern was off…2
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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