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Re: Well, That Didn’t Go Well
My DH would not accept having any help in the house. He even fussed when I had major back surgery and needed someone to clean the house for 6 months. He wouldn't go to day care. The only time I had h…7 -
Re: Unplugging Cord for Fear of Fire
Yes!!! Very common . I was my mothers live in caretaker for 12 years she passed away in 2023 in the comfort of her home. And yes fires was a big thing for my mom she always unplugged everything and c…2 -
My brother
I'm new here. My brother has early onset dementia. He lives a few states away from me. He is married to a wonderful person. He is very angry at her. He claims there is too much clutter in the house a…1 -
Re: Hi - I really need input about end of life
Time to vent. I finally relented to hospice care for my husband, age 65. I have serious health issues of my own. I am 74. This crazy hospice team assigned to my husband are completely incompetent. Fi…6 -
Re: Anger seems to last longer and longer
In the same boat, absent the anger. My DW whispers during her sundowns, not wanting "the people" to hear us. She is hard to redirect, persistent and incredibly anxious. I get "I can't …8 -
Re: I need advice or someone to talk to. How did/do you manage what helps?
Hi shakeshannonshake - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. Unfortunately, a lot of family and friends just don't understand the entire gravity of the situation. What has helped me a lot is t…1 -
Re: I need advice or someone to talk to. How did/do you manage what helps?
Hi, Welcome. Sorry you are here. But yes this forum has helped a lot. A lot of knowledge and support here. This is very hard disease to deal with especially without family support makes it much harde…1 -
Re: I need advice or someone to talk to. How did/do you manage what helps?
Hi @tkmckay57 I'm really sorry for your news. My mom has alz, and I do my best to not dwell on the fact that it gives me a higher chance of 'it'. Please read Wendy Mitchell's books, and there is a se…1 -
Re: I need advice or someone to talk to. How did/do you manage what helps?
I understand the feeling of being a bother to family and friends. My mom's brothers in particular just really don't want to hear about it, nor do they want to visit and face the reality of mom's decl…2 -
Re: Approaching stage 8
I am sorry. This is a difficult time that I remember well. The Ativan, the morphine, the seemingly labored breathing. If it’s any consolation, my DH’s eventual passing was peaceful; his final breath …4
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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