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Re: Having a massive attack of guilt
My Mom called the police in her 8th week in AL (almost 9th). The staff was able to intercept, but she ended up having a bad day that entire day. It was quite a challenge to get her to settle down aft…1 -
Watching TV is a challenge
I know this is the least of our problems, but since we stay home a lot we watch TV, all the time 🤦♀️problem is he absolutely cannot follow any new program, so we continue to watch all the old shows …7 -
Re: Watching TV is a challenge
My HWD and I used to watch a movie on tv every night with dinner. It became impossible for him to follow the plot of any shows or movies or figure out who the characters were…he always said we've see…10 -
Re: The Finale?
It was a peaceful finale , 34 hours after I got home. The night before I got home I clearly heard her voice calling my name. I got to talk to her and give reassurances that her children grandchildren…8 -
Re: How and when should I tell my DH I am placing him in MC
this makes everything so real. I’m slowly taking things away that could endanger us. His guns are gone, he thinks his sons are saving them for him. I sold his car, he thinks my car is a new one , it’…5 -
Re: Financial crisis in the making
Great advice from everybody above. This will be daunting, we’ve all been there. One step at a time is right and the best way to approach it. You should also read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which will…2 -
POA granted
My mom has finally agreed for me to act as POA, not "springing" like it was originally. I now am legally responsible for her and hope I can do a good job. I will ask for guidance if necessa…3 -
New to group any advice
don’t know if I’m even at the place I need to be🤷♀️. My husband was told 8 months ago he had Alzheimer’s. He refuses to talk about it or tell anyone. Actually he’s in denial and says he just missed …3 -
Re: Having a massive attack of guilt
Hi Merla, I know this is jumping in late into the game. You can't help feeling guilty and second-guessing yourself. "Did I make the right decision?" "Were things really as bad as they …1 -
Re: How and when should I tell my DH I am placing him in MC
@Sweetfire - Good for you that you were able to take this next step which sounds like care will be better for both you and him. I am still fearful myself (I know placement will be coming 🙁). Thank yo…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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