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And that went well (not)
I often tout the use of fiblets and redirects here. However I failed miserably at that myself earlier today. Backstory: I saw Mom last Monday( brought groceries). Talked to her on Thursday. My son sa…4 -
Re: Help!
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback tremendously.1 -
One of my biggest concerns
I am concerned about having to get medicaid for my husband in the future for help with caregiving Having to meet there spend downs and leaving me in bad financial situation for my life after. I have …2 -
And so it ends...
Joy passed on Sept 22 after fighting a broken hip and a broken mind. Several years ago our mom left and we had the wonderful opportunity to care for a delightful elderly woman. As Joy's journey was e…6 -
Mother in law
Hi, new to this. My mother in law is 85 and is fit as a fiddle sharp in mind etc up until end of summer, she’s lost a lot of weight, her personality has changed so much, she’s very stressed and anxio…1 -
Reflections and a new lease on life
Here I am almost seventy year’s old, living in a new state, with my husband residing in a memory care facility, our grandchildren busy in elementary school, and our kids working full time. It’s not b…18 -
Re: Help!
Thank you M1. I truly appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge. I feel so badly for him but know that I have reached my limit, and I am just trying to survive. I am going to take a break …3 -
Re: DH now stage 6
Thank you all for being here. I hope that those who never experienced this disease, never do. I’ve learned so much and gained much wisdom that I pray I never have another journey like this one again.…6 -
Re: DH now stage 6
I thank you for sharing your feelings. I wish I had words to help you feel better. I hope that placement of your DH goes well and that it will give you some space to take care of yourself.1 -
Re: Memory care visits
There’s not much you can do, especially as she deteriorates. Now that my step-dad is gone, mom and I often work on a puzzle in the common room. I will get her grocery list. I will ‘fix’ things such a…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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