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Re: Shuffling and Gait Changes
I agree with Midge333. They say the last taste buds to go are for sweets. Why deny our LO of some happiness they have eating sweets.3 -
Re: Has anyone had to make the decision for their parent to move to assisted living?
Thank you for this. And I'm sorry you had to make that decision without support. While I'm not getting much support with the actual doing of things, at least the family (with the exception of mom som…1 -
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
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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