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Re: moving into memory care, not sure if we should wait longer
Has she ever lived in a college dorm or served in the military where she may have lived in barracks? Perhaps telling her it would be like that might make it seem like a youthful adventure.1 -
Re: moving into memory care, not sure if we should wait longer
Take the available room and move her to a single room later. You are burnt out. You cannot let this disease claim you and your sister as victims, too.2 -
Re: moving into memory care, not sure if we should wait longer
Is it 2 beds in one room or is it 2 separate areas with just a common area and bathroom shared? You know your mom best, but if it is between her getting in and not, I would be very tempted to try it.…1 -
Re: Need support hubby needs assisted living
It's a lot. I tell my husband to shower then assist him undressing and getting in shower then helping him out and dressing. He is past stage to take initiative on anything himself. Same goes for eati…2 -
Re: The slow goodbye to my hero
Sherrie, it really is the hardest thing. Be gentle to yourself and your messy emotions—this is a roller coaster ride that nobody wants to be on. I can only say, no matter what you find yourself feeli…1 -
Re: Need support hubby needs assisted living
Thank God he’s not aggressive but he just won’t cooperate. I can’t get him into a schedule. I have to keep asking him to go out for a walk. His repeating is driving me out of my mind. Especially when…4 -
Re: 10 things "I've" learned about MC's.
ghphotog, A well composed list. My additions. 1.Pitch in when appropriate: a. If staff is overwhelmed at meal time help serving the meal. b. If taking you LO out to a courtyard on a nice day offer to…8 -
Re: Need support hubby needs assisted living
I do the same luckily we have an open shower no doors etc so we can shower together, once upon a time it would have been romantically fun, all I can do is laugh at this and sometimes sing ha ha! It’s…5 -
Need support hubby needs assisted living
I’m at my wits end. I can’t handle having him here anymore. He’s having incontinence a few times a week. Sleeps until noon or 1 pm. Can’t remember last time he showered. I gave up on asking him. Didn…1 -
Re: So many posts remind me. . .
This post resonated with me as I am 17 months into “stage 8”. DH passed in April, 2023, just shy of the 13 year mark since Dx, although there were subtle signs prior to Dx. I check the forums regular…16
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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