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Re: I'm Burning out
it’s such an overwhelming disease and when you are tired its dreadful and you feel so alone. I too often feel overwhelmed and just cry. I haven’t had any luck with help so at the moment I am totally …4 -
Re: I'm Burning out
My first thought is that you may be paying too much for your companion/caregiver. Even in more expensive areas you should be able to find decent care for half that price. Consider identifying specifi…4 -
Talking to who knows
My DW spends a good part of her day talking to people who I have no idea who they are. This is all in her mind as we are the only ones present. Is this a normal act of Alzheimer’s? Is it considered d…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
GG…the same Ghost ranch I have a Dexa schedules. Weight lifting? Does being overweight count? Why would vibration help your bones? Ron…sounds like a move will have you surrounded with love and activi…1 -
I'm Burning out
DH is actually very sweet (most of the time). We have a companion/caregiver two afternoons a week and I can get out for a bit. It helps but not as much as I thought it would. I realize I'm burning ou…2 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
Hi, I placed my DW in memory care earlier this year. I tried to keep her at home as long as possible — and I almost waited too long. I was at wits' end, home aides were having increased trouble with …5 -
He doesn't give up
I have previously posted about difficulties dealing with my ex-boyfriend. To summarize, he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment 4 years ago. He is retested every year with the same result. He…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Sorry, Caro-Lynne. I've had some smoke in my eyes lately too.1 -
Re: Has anyone had to make the decision for their parent to move to assisted living?
Thank you for sharing this. It is kind of you to think of your family's future feelings. As one who wishes we'd understood things better when we first noticed mom's decline, you have done them a grea…2 -
Re: Has anyone had to make the decision for their parent to move to assisted living?
Hi LeslieO I could not involve my dad in the decisions unfortunately. He was falling for scammers. Even being right there with him in his home I couldn't get it stopped sadly. So I had to make tough …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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