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Re: Input requested for oxygen use on very late stage dementia
When my mother was on hospice (dementia but also congestive heart failure), we were told that once her oxygen level dropped below 90% she would be unaware of what was happening. She might have been a…2 -
Re: His Battle Has Ended
I’m so sorry for the loss of your DH Joe. I hope you can find comfort in knowing he is at last free of this wretched disease and able to rest in peace. My thoughts are with you and your family 💜2 -
Re: His Battle Has Ended
May you be blessed with remembering the best years and family love. Prayers and love to you.1 -
Re: His Battle Has Ended
My heartfelt condolences to you dear Daughter of a Marine. I know your heart is broken in a million pieces. I hope you find some peace in knowing you were there for him every step of the way. 💜1 -
Re: His Battle Has Ended
My sincere condolences. I wish you peace and strength in the days ahead.2 -
Re: His Battle Has Ended
I’m so sorry for your loss. My DH Lonny also declined rapidly which I now see as a blessing. You were a great caregiver to your DH and made sure he was safe and well cared for. Cherish the beautiful …2 -
Re: His Battle Has Ended
My deepest condolences in the loss of Joe. You’ve fought a tough battle but your DH is finally free of this terrible disease. You’re in my heart and in my prayers.1 -
Exhausted and Bewildered
It is 522 AM and I have been up since 1AM trying to deal with my DW. She woke up claiming some men were raping her. I tried to calm her and tell her I was here with her. She when accused me of watchi…11 -
Re: Take your own care seriously…
I think relative to this topic is how the stress of caregiving has affected my health, is the weight gain from stress eating. I have gained 30 pounds since my DH’s journey began. I eat because it doe…5 -
Re: The pain of living with ALZ
so sorry. We know how you feel. It’s heartbreaking. Hugs. 💜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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