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Help! I am second-guessing my decisions
My DH got COVID last month. For all of his 33-day hospitalization, they forced in to stay in bed (for falls precaution) and would restrain him much of the time. They barely walked him because he requ…5 -
Re: So many posts remind me. . .
I couldn't have said it better - this is the worst disease because of its duration, it taking little pieces of a person away at a time and robbing you of your finances.3 -
Re: Leaving alone
I left my DH alone for an hour when I went to my Dr appt yesterday. That was the first time in over a year that I did that. I worried the entire time. What if THIS IS THE DAY that he wanders off, or …3 -
Re: So many posts remind me. . .
so sorry. Once they have trouble swallowing they go downhill quickly. Hugs.1 -
Re: It's time
I am so sorry that you have to place your DH into care. My DH is beginning to forget major events in our lives together. That breaks my heart. I know the day may come when I won't be able to care for…2 -
Re: It's time
I’m battling with the same problems. I don’t know how long I can keep this up but I adore this man after 54 years of marriage. He has been waking at night on the hour from 2am getting out of bed, wan…7 -
Re: 10 things "I've" learned about MC's.
That's a great list @ghphotog . One other thing I did — after my sister passed away, I sent an email to the executive director, the director of resident services, the memory care director, and a coup…4 -
Re: It's time
Jeanne it is heartbreaking, but I’m here to tell you you will survive this. The loss is awful but is inevitable, and placement is itself a loving act. None of us likes to have to ask for help.7 -
It's time
My husband's progression keeps marching on. His gait has been unsteady and this week he had a bad fall. In the end he had some bad bruising, but thankfully no other injuries. He's had two more falls …11 -
Re: Im new to this...Looking for guidance
also talk to an Elder Care Attorney for other options.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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