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Re: Freedom feels so good!!
I can sure relate, after 8 years of 24/7 caregiving with little or no help. Why is it that family members who are caring and compassionate people, make so little effort to assist us and so rarely vis…8 -
Re: Freedom feels so good!!
How great is that, mini freedom. for a few hours. I am still 24/7 and yes love my DH so much but boy oh boy would I ever love an hour or two not to think of all the same things you mention. I haven't…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
good morning Lorita I thought I posted a good morning yesterday. Maybe I was having issues too and didn’t realize it. I’ll try to make sure it gets posted this morning. They’re giving cloudy rainy da…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Yes we had rain and still more coming.1 -
Re: Reminders that don't remind.
I know nothing of your spouses condition and wish that she is not on the same path as the spouses of many of us who post here. For my DW, we tried reminders and lists early on. It eventually became i…4 -
Updating 602A Report Annually
Here in CA it appears MCFs are required by law to have residents' 602A doctor's report updated annually. Currently, with the addition of Depakote it would appear on paper that DH seems highly functio…4 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
I totally understand what you’re saying. Sometimes I find myself actually HATING him for making my life a living hell and wishing I’d never married him, Then I feel sooo damned guilty! I know without…8 -
Freedom feels so good!!
I’ve been the solo caretaker for my DW for almost three years. We moved back to California after her diagnosis to be closer to her family. Well to say the least it didn’t help me with her. Virtually …19 -
Re: Reminders that don't remind.
Thank you all for your words here. This all describes the struggle I've been in. So many lists…so many arguments. My son has been telling me she's farther gone than I admit, and I think he's right af…2 -
Re: Short term memory gone now what?
This sounds like my boyfriend who is so kind and sweet, and doesn't get upset. I am not sure what to expect though as this disease progresses. He is early stage, repeating questions and forgetting co…4
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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