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Re: Kisssing in MC
My dh's facility called me with a similar message one evening. It's their protocol to let families know. My response at the time was that they deserve whatever happiness they can have in the moment. …2 -
Re: Mom has AD and husband abandoned her.
I'm sitting here with my mouth open in disbelief. I am so sorry you are being put through this nonsense. And I do belief it is nonsense. I am with you about how he is able to file for a divorce at hi…1 -
Re: I Hate Christmas
I totally get it. The holidays are so hard. We too, used to do it up big for Christmas. I loved to cook and bake. Hubby was like a kid with the decorations and gift giving. This year, I'm struggling …3 -
Re: eating habits regressing
This sounds so familiar. My DH also spits food when he gets something he doesn't want to eat. Either that, or he removes it with his fingers and throws it on the floor. I find napkins, used kleenex a…4 -
Re: How long does it take for a loved one to adjust to memory care
My mom has been in assisted living a little over a month now . My mom is much more cooperative with the staff there than she was with me. She is happy there for which Im thankful. I miss my mom, i ha…5 -
It’s been a week
7 days since Mom passed away. The graveside service for her and my step-dad isn’t for another six days. I wish it was later today ( it’s 12:47AM). I feel I need it to happen for ‘closure’. My sibling…6 -
Re: Kisssing in MC
Are you ready for a bit of humor? My wife, stage 6 (9 years into dementia) is still at home with me. Occasionally she will spot an attractive man and make flirting gestures and comments. My usual res…10 -
Inevitable Falling
I am sole caregiver for mother with later stage dementia. Hospice comes by 2 or 3 times a week, paid caregiver once a week, brother visits maybe once a week. That leave Mom and I alone … 76.2% of the…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends(201)
I erred the other day when I bought hearing aid batteries without reading the label to see they were in "child resistant" packaging. Each battery is sealed in hard plastic. The instruction …2 -
A toaster oven in AL
Mom asked her doctor that comes to see her at AL if she could have a toaster oven. The doctor talked with AL they decided it was fine and told her she could have one. I as DPOA was never included in …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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