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Re: Driving
No he has not been diagnosed yet. He was tested but they said he was “normal” for his age. Even though these incidents don’t happen every time he drives I know we can’t take chances. Thank you all fo…3 -
Transition to MC Planning
We have had a really tough couple of weeks leading to a MC move decision. I am looking for insights from those who have done the MC placement. I think I have a fiblet that could work for the transiti…1 -
Re: Transition to MC Planning
I know it’s difficult but you made the right decision for both of you. Your fib might work. I used the same excuse but it wasn’t a fib. I was diagnosed with cancer. I didn’t tell him he was moving. C…3 -
Re: From Maybe to Reality
I'm so sorry that you didn't get a more compassionate reply. One of the reasons this forum is so valuable is that we are all in the trenches with you, and understand totally what you are going throug…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
Judith, how are you? I do hope you are better. I just heard part.of something on tv that made my blood boil and that is without hearing all.of.it. Some nut let three puppies freeze to death in his ba…1 -
Re: DH put on in home hospice care
Hi everyone, I so appreciated all of your thoughtful responses. They lifted up my spirit. Last night DH slept all night until right before 5 am. I slept also for the first time in weeks. My temper ha…1 -
Re: Picking at skin
My hubby does this. I have been trying to keep them covered with band aids but he, too, picks at the band aids. He thinks these sores are appearing out of nowhere. He doesn't realize he's causing the…1 -
Driving
How do I begin the conversation with my DH who is beginning to show signs of driving incompetence. He rooms over to the lane beside him and straddles the lane lines, he hits the brakes abruptly when …1 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
I keep a running list on my phone of things I can look forward to someday. There are significant plans about resuming travel but most of them a small, simple things like coffee with a friend, grocery…4 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
I have always felt guilty about dreaming of life after my DW. Your post helps me realize that it may be a healthy thing to help me cope. Thank you.2
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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