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  • Re: DH is now at peace

    So sorry to hear this. We all will experience this in “the end”. We all have these stories. Of a sudden awakening of their mind. Be unusually aware, communicative, cognizant of who you are and where …
  • Re: DH is now at peace

    I’m so very sorry @annie51 … thank goodness you were there with him with words of love and comfort. That means so much. Praying for you and hoping precious memories will bring you peace.
  • Re: DH is now at peace

    @annie51 I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. What a blessing that you had a good visit and that he was able to express his love for you.
  • Re: DH is now at peace

    My hope is that your memories will sustain you through your grief. Please know that all of us here care.
  • Re: DH is now at peace

    Dear @annie51 I’m so sorry for your loss. No, I don’t think anyone is really prepared for this. You had a good visit with him. I hope those memories are a comfort for you. Prayers, so sorry.
  • Re: Getting lost while driving

    driving has been a hot button issue at our house as well. DH is 62 and still working so this presents own challenges regarding driving. We have discussed this with the neurologist and our primary car…
  • Re: In my feelings

    Thank you. I’ll check out the 36 hour day. I have found that going to the gym helps my overall mental state but unfortunately I’ve been nursing an injury (nothing serious) so I haven’t been able to g…
  • Re: In my feelings

    Thank you. I read it and I’ll have to say that’s pretty accurate.
  • Re: being prevented from communication

    yes she is step daughter. the facility is being paid for with our shared funds and with my wife's pension. the daughters are paying nothing. so far they refuse to give me the name of the facilit…
  • Re: being prevented from communication

    I have asked that question a thousand times. The reason given is: the plan is to insure my wife's well being. And my wife has apparently agreed to it. I am told she was deeply depressed and angr…

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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