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Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I will be watching this thread closely as all the historical things I might have done to "reset" are currently not useful. It is so very difficult to take a relaxing bath when your shadow c…8 -
Re: i am so confused
welcome. Glad you’re here but not for the reason. This is the place for info & support. It is not age related. The general term is “white matter disease” & Dementia is the overarching disease…3 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
Sometimes "be sure to look after yourself" can feel like one more thing on one's to-do list. Just saying. HB9 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
the VA offered respite care so I could go do things. 4 hours each week. The caregiver came about noon and stayed until 4. I would run errands, go to doctor appts, or sometimes just go to a bookstore …6 -
Re: PWD refusing to pee with aide, instead ends up going on floor, help!
I have no expertise in this subject. I am only communicating my own experience. With matters of personal care, DW is more comfortable with our female paid companion than she is with me. I get the fee…1 -
How long can show timing last?
I was purposefully eavesdropping on my DH's phone conversation with his Mom because that's the kind of person I am now. And I was thinking how good he sounded with her. But then I heard him…2 -
Re: How long can show timing last?
showtiming length varies by PWD because of many factors. It will also vary based on how he’s doing that day or even time of day. One thing to watch for is that showtiming is very difficult for the PW…1 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
this is a great question. I am on the path trying to figure this out now. I am starting therapy. She has a lot of experience with dementia and the impact on caregivers. I am hoping she will give me s…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Good evening. Beth— Those pictures from your trip are just lovely. I'm glad you were able to get away. Mint— Good news on the garage door. I'm having mine serviced on Wednesday; it needs ne…1 -
Re: Guilt and Regret
Wow, the title of this thread triggered the tears. You expressed what I have been feeling as well. Guilt and overwhelming regret for those moments when I should have done better. It is those moments …3
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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