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Re: How long does separation anxiety last?
My dh did not do well in a day care program, but has adjusted well to memory care, although he occasionally does ask about coming home. He's genuinely liked by most of the people there, and enjoys th…1 -
Re: How long does separation anxiety last?
I feel the same way. I’m just starting to look into caregivers or day care. I have no family here to help but did have a friend offer to stay with him two times to see how he would do without me here…1 -
Re: How long does separation anxiety last?
I’m jealous of most of you, my DH is so attached to me that I rarely even get an hour. He’s in stage 6. Caregivers have been a waste of money. At times he will stay with my mom or sister for an hour …1 -
Re: How long does separation anxiety last?
clarinetist, As for this expectation: "I was hoping that the separation anxiety would wane with time and when he no longer recognizes me" In our case, and as others have noted, separation a…1 -
Re: Well, That Didn’t Go Well
Oh midge333. That just breaks my heart. I am so sorry.1 -
Re: Help Please
I suggest you get another PCP. I told our former doctor for 3 years that my DH was having cognitive issues and she just kept dismissing it. We changed doctors and at the first visit, he gave my DH a …1 -
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
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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