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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
I did not know that there was a Netflix documentary re the bombing. Just finished watching it…hard. My daughters wedding was several days later so I was not able to volunteer those first days. My hus…1 -
looking for advice for "chattering"
For a few weeks now, it has been non stop repetitive nonsense coming from my DW combined with the intense shadowing which means she is rarely more than an arm's length away. I know ALZ is not a menta…5 -
Re: looking for advice for "chattering"
My DH didn’t chatter per se it was more like babbling nonsense that then morphed into nonstop laughing. It started last summer and was a form of CIA level torture to the point where I would just lose…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
I was supposed to see my doctor today but had to reschedule to Thursday AM. I had already bumped it once, I don't remember why but probably due to a crisis with DW. With the invaluable aid of Hospice…4 -
Re: Does Memory Care actually help
I put my husband in Memory Care 7 months ago. It was harder for me than for him. He has activities now. He misses me and asked for me often. I am 61 and I still work, I could not keep him safe and ke…2 -
Re: Does Memory Care actually help
The original post hit be right where I live. I moved my DW into MC a week ago. This post enumerated the many reasons I felt I needed to do that. But the fact is, DW is unhappy. Then again, she was un…6 -
Re: Does Memory Care actually help
I wouldn’t place him in a small home. Did that and it was a big mistake. Absolutely no activity and he was bored stiff. Took him out and have placed him in memory care with 45 beds. Lots of activitie…4 -
Re: The Mental Switch
I don't have advice for you because I'm in the same position. DH still has the ability to make me cry at the drop of a hat. He's always had a "way" with words, good/uplifting or bad/hurtful…2 -
Does Memory Care actually help
I obviously have been obsessing about memory care for months. My husband is probably late stage 5, can't do any ADL's without help, very bad arthritis so walking is difficult. We go to twice weekly e…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Carl, you've made a hard decision that will be best for both of you. I know it was hard but necessary. I sort of know how you feel. We applied to Oklahoma's State Veterans Homes for Charles and did g…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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