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DH was placed in a Geri-Psych program yesterday
What a sad day! My DH was admitted to the hospital yesterday for much-needed medication management. He has been more and more out of control lately and the final straw was when he threated to hit ano…10 -
Re: Not my spouse, but I'm used to you guys.
She has talked to him extensively about this. He doesn't care. This is what she told me today: Yeah..he even said “I know it’s not the best time for you, but it’s the best time for me.” This seeming …1 -
Re: Not my spouse, but I'm used to you guys.
Plus, Amanda is having difficulty with her elderly biological father. He got remarried to a younger woman a couple of years ago. Apparently, the new wife had him stop taking his meds (he has Parkinso…1 -
Re: Not my spouse, but I'm used to you guys.
He can map the route. He's done it before. She loves him, but doesn't want to see him at that time. She's too overwhelmed with everything that's happening. We have told him this, but have had no impa…1 -
Re: Progression or something else
Thank you. I'm so sorry for your situation. I still work full time and may not be realistic but don't want to retire. This seems to be sticking since he's still not aware of our 35 year relationship …4 -
Re: Progression or something else
cdgbdr, I just read your post and going through rapid decline also. My DH 75yo was diagnosed July 2023 and three weeks prior had flown our airplane. He had a lot of mistakes but the plane flys 200mph…6 -
Re: Legs are weak....
as the disease progresses many lose muscle memory and require a wheelchair and then become bedridden. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy no longer work because the person can’t learn or rememb…2 -
Re: Help
remember it’s not her, it’s the disease. It helped me to see my DH as my patient and I was his nurse. We were no longer husband and wife. It’s sad but true. Get someone to relieve you for 4 hours eac…2 -
Re: Help
Some people feel guilty if they take care of themselves, but ultimately, it helps everyone, including your mom. After all, if you get burnt out and can't be a good caregiver, she will suffer, right?1 -
Re: Stage 8 fast approaching
What a kind nephew and blessing.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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