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Re: looking for advice for "chattering"
I have a very generous work from home allowance because of DW. However current levels of chattering and shadowing have gotten to the point where I cannot have a conversation with a co-worker. DW seem…3 -
Any tips for a caregiver to work out?
I’ve tried 5 caregivers. Every time, my DH (stage 6) likes them the first day, after that doesn’t want them around. Follows me everywhere very agitated. I’m tired and need help. Caregiver # 6 is star…2 -
Jay Leno caring for wife with dementia
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jay-leno-stands-marriage-vows-faces-challenges-caring-wife-suffering-dementia4 -
Re: Am I being unreasonable?
Update: By the time I got home Last Sunday (actually it was April 6th - this post Sat in draft form for a few weeks), 6 days separated, my DW was a mess, her daughter was a mess. I was a mess. When I…10 -
Re: first visit to memory care
I placed my DH in Sept. 2024. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. He still asks to go home. I actually wish he didn't remember me if that is what it takes to stop the yearning for home. It doe…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
You all have the cutest fur and feather babies! My wife is allergic to dog and cat hair so I haven't had a dog in 50 years. We went to a dog show where her sister was showing but the dog hair and tal…2 -
Re: Any tips for a caregiver to work out?
I had hired help for the last 3 years of my wife's journey. I will offer a suggestion that may not be possible for some. My mind set was not hiring a caregiver for my wife. I would continue to do tha…6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Good morning all. Thank you, for the compliments on my fur babies. Mint. That is nice that your nephew, is with you. I bet he's a lot of help. How old is he? Carl. Please take care of yourself and ge…1 -
Re: looking for advice for "chattering"
My wife did little shadowing, but she talked a lot; mostly sounding like words but not being words. Some caregivers call it "word salad." Now she hardly makes any sounds, and when she does,…2 -
Shuffling and Gait Changes
How many of you have observed your LOs developing shuffling and stiff gaits. My DH has recently experienced an acceleration of these symptoms. I suspect he is transitioning from 5 to6.1
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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