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From Spouse to Nurse
I've seen many here who are further down the road than me and my DW, who mention how moving mentally from spouse to nurse or captain helped the caregiver find a different set of patience and ability …6 -
Re: The dementia routine
my husband is up all night then sleeps all morning. Meals are a challenge because he just wants sugary snacks plus he is diabetic. He only sits in bedroom because the bathroom is there. He is usually…3 -
Re: From Spouse to Nurse
I'm in the same boat. with you. I just breathe deeply, relax and be patient. ((HUGS))1 -
Re: They really have no idea!!
@blacksparky I feel pain in your mom's text. I can imagine that it is very hard to sit where your mother is right now— watching her son as he loses himself in the care of his life's partner knowing t…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
up and better…just a bit tired…will try to get through a stack of mail2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning porchies. We're also getting a taste of spring with temps forecasted to hit 58F. I am irrationally excited about this. Mint— Canning makes sense. I hate food waste when you need only a f…1 -
Advice for Going Back to Work
I took FMLA for a year to assist with the new diagnosis of Alzheimers for my mom. It was intermittent FMLA so while I still worked, I was able to take off for appointments, my own mental health, and …1 -
Re: New to group and majorly overwhelmed
Thank you both for the advice. It definitely helps me with some directions. It's just being able to manage it from afar and taking it one step at a time. I will admit I am a inpatient person and like…1 -
New to group and majorly overwhelmed
woof1980 She/her/hers / Ella Member Posts: 1 MemberFebruary 23 edited February 23 I'm trying to care for my grandmother from about 5 hours away. Her memory is declining quickly. I'm the only family t…1 -
Re: How to tell your teenagers
It's a hard conversation to have but an important one. My DH who also has EO and I are in our 40's with two teenagers and one elementary school age kid. When we told the teens we were as honest and s…3
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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