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Re: First Waking Thought
I can relate completely. Most days, after being verbally bludgeoned for several hours, I don't even want to be here anymore. If I didn't have a little dog who loves and depends on me, I wouldn't care…8 -
Re: Making my list, checking it twice
I sit at the Costco food court, eat greasy pizza, and people watch. Makes for some interesting viewing and occasionally good conversation. No one there knows my story or asks how DH is doing, and I c…1 -
Re: First Waking Thought
Regarding not getting treatment for the myeloma…I can understand the guilt but I like to think it’s more compassionate in the long run. Someone once responded to my post on a medical intervention tha…6 -
Behavioral issues
Hi, I am new here and really need some advise. I am taking care of my 83 year old father with middle stage Alzheimer's. I actually live with him. He obsesses over everything, anxious, won't leave my …1 -
Sudden changes
My mother's birthday was early November, and that's the last time she seemed almost like herself. She soon became verbally aggressive and anxious. After a false negative test result, she was finally …1 -
Just a rambling vent...
Mom started a fire in a microwave this morning. That was after Dad missed her walking out the door last night and she showed up in the garage where my husband and I were talking….scared the crap out …4 -
Re: I Hate Christmas
Your post makes perfect sense. You are not alone in dreading this holiday season. I'm so happy to hear what others have posted…it's given me lots of ideas. My DH just asked this morning, "what a…3 -
Re: Mom is at peace
Dear QBC - I have been away from the boards for months, and logged in this evening only to see your news. I am sorry for your loss but glad for the relief to your mom and her loved ones. You have bee…1 -
Re: Love & go on...
Thanks for Sharing…….Loving Reminder…..1 -
Re: Love & go on...
Thanks for sharing this. It resonates with me.1
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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