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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Hello Everyone! Beth, where did you move to? The sunsets are really nice. Jo C, when I was so, so tired from lupus, I only bedrest helped me. After a while, I was able to have little bits of energy. …4 -
Re: Help! I am second-guessing my decisions
I can so very much relate to second-guessing my decisions right now. I felt no guilt when DH was placed because I knew the reasons and that my decision was sound. However, now that he's thriving with…6 -
Re: Medicare visit
We deal with so much on a daily basis and it’s so stressful to prepare for the visits. It’s a lot of work !!1 -
Re: Leaving alone
@tucson anne You sound a lot like my mom's situation when dad was in that stage. She had a visceral need at times to get out without him for a break. Having regularly scheduled caregivers to look for…1 -
Re: desperately seeking advice for unique situation
Thank you all for taking the time to leave thoughtful responses. I appreciate the help. My aunt stopped driving years ago but my uncle was still driving just last month. He started getting lost aroun…2 -
Re: Can delusions/hallucinations/paranoia stop
I find it very weird that when she is living with me the hallucinations seem to stop. Although she may bring up the child from her old condo and the smoke from her current condo, but she doesn’t fixa…1 -
Re: Help! I am second-guessing my decisions
So many here have gone through what you are going through, and so many of us are wondering how long it will be before we are there. My heart hurts for all of us caregivers and for all of the people w…4 -
Re: Should I tell him someone died?
My DH lost two brothers within the last year... I decided not to tell him about these losses although he talked to each brother before they passed away. There was no reason to tell him...would only c…1 -
Re: Should I tell him someone died?
I told my husband when my niece died in July, 2020. He saw me crying and since he was not as impaired as he is now, I didn’t consider keeping it secret. He forgot about the death soon after. He often…1 -
Re: Should I tell him someone died?
Thank you. Just needed "my husband" who is no more I guess. He is VERY familiar with my younger brother, so keeping it feels wrong on all levels and yes I'm looking for his big strong arms …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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