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visit with PCP
We had a regular visit with our PCP today. As is often the case, our loved ones are further along than we recognize or admit. I have my DW in early stage 6. The PCP evaluated both of us and said I sh…15 -
Re: exhausted/depressed to the point of almost non functional
Hi LizG55, I am so sorry and worried for you. Caring for a LO while being somewhat healthy is bad enough but your situation is dire. You must think of yourself and your well being for both of you. I'…1 -
exhausted/depressed to the point of almost non functional
Hi all, I just shake my head on how life has played out. I am not well myself, and caring for my husband who is in bed and somewhat incontinent. Doesn't know how to shower, wash hands after bathroom …1 -
Re: APHASIA
Oh yes. The beginning loss of speech was the first hard sign that something was going on with my DW. I miss talking with her so much. Twenty years in, we always had something to talk about together. …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Good morning! If my phone and calendar is correct and it really is Wednesday, I'll try going to the VA again. Ron1 -
Bible Verse for Caregivers 4/13/2025
DEAR CAREGIVER, DON’T WORRY Matthew 6:34 New Living Translation * JESUS’ WORDS “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” JESUS IS …1 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
Kathy, i am so sorry you are in this Hell with us. I don't mean to make you seem selfish, or to present myself as some sort of saint. I am just cursed with the ability to put myself in your husband's…8 -
Dementia
My Dad was diagnosed with Dementia. He's a widower of 4 years, living alone and not wanting to be in Memory Care. His Home town Dr. and Home health care givers have deemed him to not be able to care …3 -
Re: On the hard days…
Thank you, I am going to print this and read daily!! I do feel this way, and these past few weeks have been a brutal test of my resolve.1 -
Re: APHASIA
Thank you annie51 and a big thank you to everyone for their replies it’s just nice to know that you are not alone. SDianeL I’ll check out that site Thankyou. You know we have a friend at Sailability …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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