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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
I understand, GG. I get that "This could be the last time" feeling pretty often too. Glad you are better, Judith. Those GI viruses are miserable for sure. I like Arizona, Zetta, but I only …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Here's a quick side note — I don't know how many of you are Pink Floyd fans (I still have a soft spot for them), but they've found new footage of their Pompeii concert film. I'm kind of excited. Pink…2 -
Re: Did I Over React?
TThe Change in personality reminds me of something my DH went through last year. For months, I had to walk on eggshells because I never knew what would set him off. Sometimes he would call me from th…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
up…much better and enjoying catchung up with every one3 -
New territory and things are changing
Facing facts here. Thought I was dealing with things the best I could as they continue to evolve. DH fell about a month ago when he got up at night to pee. Luckily he wasn't injured too much, just a …2 -
Re: From Spouse to Nurse
We, DW and I have been going through this process for a couple of years. I am still motivated to try different things for Her and Me. I am Retired Military and THIS is the hardest thing I have ever d…5 -
Re: Medical Marijuana: Anyone w/ experience?
Thanks, Army Vet. I received my medical cannabis card from the Dept of Health on Friday. Went to the dispensary Saturday. No gummies allowed in my state. I settled for a tincture, an oil in which can…1 -
Re: From Spouse to Nurse
Ditto to all the above. For me there is the practical approach and the intimate approach combined, eg when helping him to shave I lather his face and sing “I saw mummy kissing Santa Clause” and pop a…4 -
Re: Financial questions related to care
I think that the lack of any timeline for an individual is perhaps one of the worst things there is about this disease. My wife was diagnosed 9 years and 8 months ago. She looks fine, can't remember …2 -
Re: They really have no idea!!
Life sometimes is very tough and mixed messages often come from those closest to us thinking their advice is best. With Alzheimers and Dementia only the partner really knows about the bond with each …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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