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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Beth, I bet the tour of the bridges was. Interesting. I loved that movie. Irus, we tried tgst. One if his daughters came today and took the phone to a bugger town to be fuxed. They found liquid had g…1 -
Re: Looking in the rear view mirror
Guilty of this! For some reason I never questioned why this happened to us-into every life some rain must fall-but I definitely whine, and feel regret and guilt for some of my actions since my DH’s d…7 -
Don’t know what to respond
My DH has just moved to a new MC after he was “dumped” in the ER by the prior facility. He is now getting great care, but the stay in the ER did a lot of damage. He cannot walk, has vision problems a…3 -
Re: Tired
I know others have spoken about giving up on the showering and use the bathing no rinse wipes. My husband still bathes although I do have to remind him. We did use wipes to bathe my mother-in-law in …2 -
Re: Tired
I just want you to know you are not alone. My husband is well into the middle stages and there is a new challenge every day. Like you, I walk to have time away to think - but we have two dogs, so I l…6 -
Re: Today it hit me !!!
sometimes the reality of everyday is awful. I agree they (we) are being cheated out of golden years. Hugs to you Charley .3 -
Re: Today it hit me !!!
I know that feeling that everyone else is having so much fun while we endure day to day drudgery, anxiety, and frustration. I keep telling myself to make this life as pleasant as possible for my DH a…4 -
Re: Looking in the rear view mirror
When I look back, I don't feel guilty. With God's help I took care of him the best I could when he was at home. There were mistakes, of course, and even some harsh words at times but they were always…8 -
Re: Arguments about travel that is unrealistic
I said my DH could come home when the doctor said so. He accepted that but asked over and over. The problem is that they forget they asked you already and forget the answer you gave. Just keep saying…1 -
Re: Cycles of doubt
wow - this hits home. my mom as mid-stage Alzheimers and I'm an only child. Family… not many around the area … and the ones that are are barely helpful. I'd say pretty much not at all. I get so upset…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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