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Re: Figuring out my plan D
Thanks, M1. Your comments and advice all this summer have been very helpful. I’m slowly resigning myself to the fact that he’ll have to be very sedated to protect the staff and other residents at his…4 -
Re: My lifeblood is in MC
So sorry for what you are all going through. My DH is home with me for now. He has AD and I keep hoping God will give me a sign that its time for a home. All they say online is you will know. Well th…2 -
Re: Figuring out my plan D
I’m sitting here with her now listening to Andrea Bocelli and wondering how much time we have left. Not much, I think. But I am so blessed that it’s peaceful right now. I hope you get some of that….12 -
Re: New here. DW is having issues.
My heart goes out to you. I can't get your story out of my mind, as I am going through something similar. Please know that many people on this forum are wishing you well and you came to the right pla…1 -
Re: Arguments about travel that is unrealistic
@Iris L. these are very wise words. I've been kicking the can down the road for a few years now (we can't go this summer, because you're having surgery . . . or we can't do it this year because I jus…3 -
New here. DW is having issues.
Hi everyone. I joined some time ago but haven't looked around much or posted at all. I'm posting now because my DW had an incident a couple weeks ago, a story you've no doubt heard before but is new …3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Good morning. I hope all in the path of Helene are safe. Jerilynn— A very happy anniversary to you and your mister. Any plans to celebrate? Beth— I hope your move is going well. Mint— I'm not a RRT b…1 -
Figuring out my plan D
After spending the summer in several Geri-psych units, my DH is back at his memory care. He’s been on Seroquel and Risperidone, and is currently on Zyprexa. A week ago, Depakote was added. But the ag…3 -
Re: alz...the disease that is full of surprises
Such a familiar list! You are describing my daily life with DH. Some days I am a Teepa Snow style caregiver. Other days I am an abject failure but each day I give all I have to give.4 -
Re: Uncomfortable with my feelings toward my LO
Don’t despair, he may reemerge. My partner is now mostly bed bound and sleeping most of the time, but sweet and gentle. Not the raging maniac who threatened me with a knife several years back. I refu…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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