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Lots of strangers coming and going at home
I started with in home care for my DH back in the summer. I'll be honest, I was so overwhelmed at the time, that just having a few hours to myself was amazing. I also had to hire contractors to do ma…9 -
Re: Need support hubby needs assisted living
thanks for responding. Sounds like we are in the same boat and days I feel like I’m sinking. I have never felt this strong about getting him to move into memory care. I’m trying to save me. It is out…2 -
Early On-set sadness
My DH seems to be advancing rapidly in his disease; he is only 61. I feel guilty that it's because I can't provide the level of care he needs. We've made too many trips to the ER lately. Most recentl…8 -
Re: ho perso mia moglie a causa della sindrome Alzheimer/Corpi di Lewy.
Translation to English Today I am especially sad because I want to remember her as she was so many years ago, smiling and sunny, always attentive and empathetic to her family, and I cannot empathize …2 -
It’s a marathon, not a sprint
Sitting by my sleeping husband’s bedside in the ER for his fifth agitation/aggression admission since May, have been reflecting on what I’ve learned about hospitalizations. When his memory care calle…12 -
Right?
I just want someone to tell me I’m right (yes I’m venting about family and MC staff). My guiding principle is “if it doesn’t bother her, don’t fix it”. MIL recently lost her upper dentures but she do…2 -
Guilt
This cannot be a new subject, although a quick search didn't yield what I was looking for. I am 84, have leukemia. My DH is in ES to MS ALZ and is 89. Several of our children have been doing research…7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
It's good to hear from you, Jo C! I have long noticed that every morning my car is covered with fine particles. The port is nearby, along with freeways and a great deal of truck traffic. Also there a…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
I'm here too; HELLO everybody! Strange night last night . . . did not sleep a wink. No special worries, no discomfort, just AWAKE. Thank goodness that is a rare occurrence. Feel rather bobbleheaded a…3 -
Re: Is there really a good place?
I just wanted to leave another follow up comment here…. That video above has really helped me tremendously with my mom. THANK YOU! it’s been 5 weeks and I can finally say, today, my mom did not cry o…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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