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Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
Agreeing with the others - you did great! You were the one there for her! The folks here on the forum get it. and yes - for the most part, a lot of us are doing the best we can with what we've g…4 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
You were her true family. You cared for her in her time of need and you advocated for her when she went into a facility. Please understand that even if you’d been her biological child and had had sib…2 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
I am so sorry. It really is such a blow / disappointment when family members who are not involved have opinions to offer but not help. I am sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Get some rest. Take …2 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
(@psg712 Perfectly said.) Yes! We honor you, we are with you, we understand the lonely road. What a gift of life and well-being you gave your mom. As an only child myself, I know the solitude with wh…3 -
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Re: Feeling upset
I think spending down to qualify for Medicaid is just the way it works. They are not going to pay for her care if she has more than x money in the bank. I was so scared spending mom’s money right dow…2 -
Re: Feeling upset
I understand your situation, and it's beyond tough. First, please confirm what your state's Medicaid benefits income limits are. Not every state has allowed its Medicaid benefits to include…2 -
SLUMS got me in a slump
My DM who is my pwd was given the SLUMS test today. She has been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment/early stage Dementia, in December 2024. After much pleading she got authorized for an MRI. In…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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