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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (215)
Quickly reporting in and checking on everyone. Ugh would be how I describe how I feel. I've never coughed so much in my life. I sent a note via the patient portal to the dr and she sent out anot…2 -
Stage 8
My vibrant, joyful, beautiful Suze passed peacefully last night. True to the fighter in her, she fought for 11 days without food or drink, giving a frustrated growl with her last breath. She finally …22 -
Re: Another Support Group Disappointment
I attend a local caregiver group and I too am in a smaller community. At first we had just a couple people attend and the other person had a mom with dementia who lived out of state, so we had very d…4 -
Re: Follow up on “what you took from me”
We are here for you and many of us have experienced much the same with our loved one during their travel through this disease. When it seemed as if it would never end or improve, it did. It seemed an…5 -
Re: Religious Caregivers
For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 I can do all things through Christ who strengthened me. Phil. 4: 13…8 -
Re: WHERE DID MICHAEL GO? Caring for a spouse....
Thank you for sharing. I have followed Michael and his videos of himself are gut wrenching. I see so many similarities and he is right…it’s relentless.4 -
Re: Altzheimer
What you answer is not important. Answer anything. They won't remember and will ask the same question again in 10 minutes. Been dealing this with my DW for 5 years now. Don't argue, just ag…5 -
Long term Care Insurance
I’m looking for info on long term care insurance. Will I be able to purchase it for my husband if he has been diagnosed with dementia? How much does Medicare cover for in home assistance? How much do…2 -
Re: Newbie
So glad you found this wonderful group of people. This site and these people were a lifesaver for me during the caregiving process and continue to be afterwards as well. Take advantage of any moment …5 -
Re: Altzheimer
I found this very difficult with my DH. You have to be able to think fast and that’s not in my nature. For the dinner question, you could say “oh they had to cancel, we’ll have to set up another time…8
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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