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Re: So many posts remind me. . .
We are seven years into this journey and I don’t know how I will find the strength until the end. We could have a long way to go still.2 -
Re: Broken tooth and dentist
Thank you @White Crane! This disease sucks. We got into see my dentist but the appointment did not go well, I barely got him there. He was angry, argumentative and non cooperative. The dentist tried …3 -
Re: Broken tooth and dentist
Anna, I hope you can find the help you need to get your husband’s tooth taken care of.1 -
Re: Broken tooth and dentist
Thank you. I know there is no good answer but I so very appreciate you, @M1 and @White Crane for virtually holding my hand. I've been up for awhile am trying to find a dementia-friendly dentist, goog…2 -
Re: Guilt
Yep, I've had the vitamin/mushroom suggestion. I have a daughter and a DIL who are great fans of FB and other social media and get most of their medical info there. I also have 2 children who actuall…2 -
Re: Guilt
I want to help my husband and children. Asking for help is difficult. I think that there is a lesson in humility there that I have yet to learn. The irony is that for so many years I have prayed for …4 -
Re: Guilt
I agree with M1. Or here is another thought. Ask your kids to take the lead on what they are learning and make it happen where and if appropriate. I empathize about the guilt. Everyday. Not a day goe…1 -
Re: 10 things "I've" learned about MC's.
A comprehensive list, ghphotog! One of DH’s cottage mates appropriated DH’s Phillies baseball cap and wore it or carried around all day, every day. One day I said, “ I see you’re a Phillies fan.” He …5 -
Re: Guilt
Guilt will eat us alive! It is happening to me, questioning every decision I must make since placement and going forward—yes, silly of me to be plagued by future events that haven't even occurred. It…3 -
Re: Guilt
Yes, the guilt (and so unwarranted) somehow creeps into our psyche. I am going through that now. Alot of people think they know until they are in your shoes. They think they are helping but they hurt…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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