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Re: My mother is dying and taking me with her!
Thanks, you’re absolutely right! It’s hard to even take breaks , the guilt in not seeing her is overwhelming! I’m getting better and on a bit of a hiatus now, it will be short lived because even thou…1 -
Re: Ftd
Wow, I wouldn’t blame you for wanting to just leave. Remember that it is not him but the disease that has taken control over him. He has no idea that he is hurting you. If I was in your shoes, the fi…3 -
Re: I'm ashamed of myself.
They are always locked unless it's Friday morning and the gardener is there. When he's here Jazzy's in the "sealed up" house. If DW unseals the house, like she did this morning, letting Jaz…3 -
Re: Turning Corners and Crossing Bridges
First, a huge thank you to all that have commented on this post. I am in the midst of this process right now and have leveraged your insights! My DH is somewhere in about stage 6 FTD Bv (early onset)…1 -
Re: First Waking Thought
As the originator of this thread discussion, I want to thank everyone that validated my feelings and shared their own. Just articulating my truth, having others acknowledge it while contributing thei…6 -
Re: Sudden changes
Thanks for the insight, everyone. I didn't realize how long it would take for her to recuperate. I will speak to the staff and request a follow up UTI test. I know that the prognosis for dementia is …2 -
Re: I'm ashamed of myself.
Putting Jazzy to sleep would break DW's heart (mine also); however, if it gets to the point where DW lets Jazzy out front then we might have to go that route. I'm hoping that never happens. I'm worki…2 -
I'm ashamed of myself.
I'm ashamed of myself. This morning I wasn't the kind understanding person I strive to be with my DW. Let me explain. I'm 82 years old and have had large dogs all my life. About 2-1/2 years ago we re…10 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends(201)
Had 3 unexpected guests for lunch, my wife and stepdaughter and son in law it really made my day3 -
Re: I Hate Christmas
Oh my do I ever relate to these reply’s and bwansil’s initial discussion. I sat and cried also in despair at things we are missing. Christmas parties, fun buying gifts to go under the Christmas tree …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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