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Re: MC decision
DW has been in MC since April. It was the right decision for us, and I do not feel guilty. I do feel immensely sad that she is not here at home with me, but, really, she has not been at home with me …2 -
Re: Memory Care transition
My DH of nearly 50 years has been in MC now for 17 days. Today was the worst emotionally for me although several other times have been extremely difficult. I've been going in the morning, sometimes f…2 -
When is it time?
my DH is 56 years old and has FTD and is now losing his memory and he has no real speech or comprehension. I’ve already spoken with the family ahead of time that I know I am not special enough to be …3 -
Re: Travel and confusion
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/248157#Comment_248157 The last thing you are is selfish. You are sacrificing, laying down your life for your DW. Who cares what other people think, they do…2 -
Re: DH groped a female resident at his MC
Dear JeriLynn66 and Karen711, Thank you so much for your support and caring. My hands are shaking as I type this.3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
someone recently sent this to me Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind; Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave. I know. But I do not approve. And I am not resigned. Edn…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Ron, I'm sorry, too. I lost Charles ten and a half years ago and I still have those days when I miss him so much I can hardly stand it. I guess we never really get over our loss You're in my prayers …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Ron, I am so sorry. I know you miss Lou terribly.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good morning, I can't help it, even though its been over 14 months now, I wish Lou was with me, even with the dementia. I know its selfish of me, but its just hard to live without her, even with fami…3 -
Re: DH groped a female resident at his MC
It is hard to separate what you head know from what your heart feels. That has been a challenge for me at times as well. Sometimes I put on a happy face when I go visit knowing she don't remember thi…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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