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Re: Financial crisis in the making
Just wanted to add that a person designated as a DPOA can refuse the job, so don’t count on this person to be “obligated” to do anything. If they’ve already signed the DPOA document, they may need to…2 -
Re: Financial crisis in the making
Phoenix is right. The DPOA that was designated may want to have to part of what is bound to be a very messy situation.1 -
Re: New to group any advice
I, too, am not sure what I’m doing. I know I desperately need someone to talk to. My dh was recently diagnosed with ad. He’s in absolute denial and insists his memory problems are age related. He’s t…2 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
I placed my husband a month ago. I feel everything you’ve been through. I’ve taken care of him for 7 years and he’s only 66. We’re celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary this week. The one thing I …3 -
DH in nursing facility
I haven't posted for awhile. A lot has happened. My DH is in a nursing facility due to falls at home. After being in the hospital for two days I received a call from his Dr stating he needed 24/7 car…7 -
Re: What really happens to someone who has no family and alone with Alzheimer’s???
I too am terrified of what’s ahead. I’m 66 and have no one other than my HWD. He is 76 and if I die first, everything is in order for him. He has two sons and one would step up for him but I know not…3 -
Re: Reversed sleep patterns
Thanks for the input, I hope we can get the meds sorted out at some point. The big problem is she refuses to go to bed at "normal" bedtime. She has always been like that. I have to figure o…1 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
I am sorry that your DH has declined. I placed my DW in memory care in December and I have felt all the things you are feeling. We have been married for 45 years. I reach over to touch her in the mid…3 -
Re: What really happens to someone who has no family and alone with Alzheimer’s???
I've often wondered that about myself. My DW has late LBD, stage 7, lbs. I have no children of my own. I have a brother and two nieces but I seriously doubt they would care for me if I was down. I ha…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
Eagle, they said the defensive frontline of the Eagles averaged 6'7" and about 350'lbs. The Chiefs just couldn't protect Mahomes long enough for him to get set up.. But, that last TD pass he thr…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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