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Re: Life Insurance
Totally agree with you. If you’re healthy, term insurance is so affordable. 10 years ago both my DW and I bought 500K policies for each of us with the right to extend our coverage later with no quest…1 -
Re: Hope and hospice
While I would be anxious leaving town I would certainly feel OK not visiting every day. My husband went from his lungs clearing up to dead in less than15 hours.3 -
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
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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