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Re: Need tips for keeping DW in her home as this progresses.
Hi Timmyd, I want to reinforce things others have mentioned: — Don't hesitate. Whether it is to make plans, make calls, reach out. Don't just go over and over things, take some steps. My DW is now in…3 -
Re: Awareness and denial in those with A/D
So glad to know that there's recognition and terminology for everything we're seeing and experiencing. I completed the Lawton IADL based on what we know and observe and she's at 2/8 or 25%. Luckily t…1 -
Re: New here Caregiver for my Mom
Absolutely agree with @H1235 about durable power of attorney. It’s critical. Now is the time, and scaring your mom will make her more defensive. I told my mom I was taking care of paperwork and had h…1 -
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
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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