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Walk With Bill_2001: 10 Years as a Caregiver
Hi Friends, Three years ago, I posted the article entitled “The Cavalry Is Not Coming,” and I have been humbled by the fact that many of you have found it helpful. Thank you all for your kind words. …9 -
Re: Just Sad
I don't often share my poems outside my immediate family because I use poems as a way of opening up my feelings. I have done this for years for my dear wife and other family members but today, a…7 -
Re: Reminder: hospital induced delirium is real
@trottingalong An excellent reminder to all caregivers. Hospital-induced delirium is common in the elderly, even without dementia. I hope your DH is recovering from whatever landed him in the hospita…1 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Hi, Jomarie. I too recently joined the discussion boards. So sorry you have to be here, but you’ve made a good choice. Read and take heed of all the words of wisdom from those who have already respon…5 -
Re: What Happened?
Hello, Brain Fog and welcome to the forum. I'm sorry you need to be here but glad you found us. I'm so sorry you are dealing with so much with both your father and your DH. You said you nee…3 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Welcome. Sorry about your husband’s diagnosis. I recommend the book “The 36 Hour Day” which helped me after my husband’s diagnosis. Also search online for dementia caregiving videos by Tam Cummings a…4 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Hello Jomarie, I’m so sorry that you had to find us, that life has brought you to this place. But I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know anyone face to face that gets what I go through on a daily basi…6 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Welcome to our group. All of us feel your pain and sadness. I am reiterating what others have said as far as advise. The priority right now is YOU. You have to find a therapist and/or a support group…3 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Oh my gosh, I am very worried about YOU, not DH !!! You must try to help your own self at this point. However much you yearn for your former life with your long time sweetheart, it’s different now, t…5 -
Re: Feeling So Lost
Welcome to this amazing group of people. All of us are on a road with more curves than we could imagine. Your priority also has to be you. It’s easier said than done, I know. You are grieving the los…5
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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