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Re: Christmas gratuities
My DH’s home health aide has gone above and beyond her usual duties this year so I’m planning to show my appreciation of her care with a card w/ gratuity. She’s become like another family member to D…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)
Morning, looks like another windy day on tap but should.be warm. JeriLynn, OU started out so well.. Don't know what went wrong. Did you see that reception by Alabama where the guy reached.over t…1 -
Re: In Home care
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261229#Comment_261229 Haven't thought about it that way. He goes to an adult day center two days a week. I still work so I have to drive him to anothe…3 -
Alone This Holiday?
I am just curious how many others of you are spending holidays alone. Our children’s rotation is to in-laws this year. We normally get an invitation from friends to at least one holiday gathering but…14 -
Hospice opinions
I put my DW on hospice about 5 o 6 weeks ago. I’m glad I did but I’m curious about people’s experiences. I’m a retired engineer so I know I can be a pain. But I feel like my primary nurse, although k…3 -
Drumming in his sleep
My DH is at moderate stage 5 and sleeps well through the night. He went to sleep at 7:30 this evening. In his sleep, from about 11:15pm to 11:30pm, he started a very fast, vigorous rhythmical drummin…1 -
Awkward and Embarrassing
I am asking folks on this platform for advice on how to handle a spouse who no longer speaks with a filter, seems unable to "read the room", and says embarrassing things in public. I unders…3 -
Need prayers.
I learned today my cancer has returned. 😢. I was diagnosed in Dec 2023 and had to place my husband in memory care so I could get treatment. had chemo and then surgery in April 2024. I’ve been cancer…13 -
In Home care
I had in home care through an agency three days a week while I was at work but our caregiver left to work somewhere else so the agency lined us with a new one after a few no shows. Anyway, it was not…3 -
Re: Hospice
Cindy I hope the Hospice care extends to offer you some much needed and deserved supports. When I read on here it is often the little things we haven't yet considered that are much appreciated I…2
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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