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Lost Keys
Where does everyone store their extra keys? I’m trying to figure out a place where my husband can’t access it. My husband lost a key to our back room. In looking for the lost key he went through the …2 -
Stopped Memantine
Hey everyone! So I just wanted to share a bit of my journey with my Mom with Dementia. We were giving her Memantine and the whole time she was on it she was having vivid dreams that woke her up and m…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
What a devastating day for America! A brilliant, courageous young man has been assassinated! I am heartbroken. Iris3 -
Re: worried about my own memory
Yes, since it’s front and center every day, I think that contributes to our worry. Since DH I’m trying to check all the healthy boxes but it’s pretty much impossible when it comes to sleep. So I’m ex…2 -
Re: worried about my own memory
its awful I question myself all the time not much stimulation mainly 24/7 caring chores. Lack of sleep makes things worse too DH was up from 3am on the hour last night although I try to rest through …2 -
Wedding Ring
My DH lost his wedding a while back but keeps thinking he just lost it. He just told me he lost his wedding ring and said “ I know I had it yesterday” but he didn’t. I’m concerned now cause of the di…2 -
Re: So over this...
Oh yes. I agree completely and this is early in, but he's so nasty2 -
Re: Looking into Memory Care and Very Sad
I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through, it must have been terrifying having him running into traffic. Calling 911 sounds like the right choice. My husband was an avid hunter. During his evaluation…2 -
Re: Looking into Memory Care and Very Sad
Life’s so hard and you never know what is going to be dished up to us. You sound brilliant to me your DH has been lucky to have someone so strong caring and thoughtful. None of us want this journey a…6 -
Re: Looking into Memory Care and Very Sad
My wife moved from the hospital to MC and yes it was sad. I felt guilty like I was giving up on her and abandoning her, but it was the best thing for her and for me. Now I wonder what I was thinking,…5
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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