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Re: Traveling is a problem
I agree Beachwalker 5, Carpe diem. It's only going to get harder and I feel the need to have some fun and make memories together while we still can. Will it be the same as it was before when wal…8 -
Re: Traveling is a problem
Traveling with my MCI DW last year had its challenges. It involved international air travel with connections, a cruise and then a six day land trip with two days of rail travel. Many episodes of DW m…7 -
Re: Traveling is a problem
Tysvm for your response. I am going to plan a day trip then a close overnight. I would love to be able to get over to the coast and see the ocean again together. Ty for the encouragement.5 -
Re: Traveling is a problem
Debriesea, I am wondering how your DH does with sleeping in hotels and unfamiliar places? I have not tried a road trip with DH and am wondering if that is possible. We used to RV but that got harder …7 -
Re: Tonight
Oh wow, that is so scary! My husband is constantly wanting to get on the tractor and do things…so far I've been able to stop him..2 -
Re: Personality changes in caregivers
Depression and anxiety have taken a firm hold on me, and I’ve changed from an on-the-go active person to an unhappy sloth. Yesterday my next door neighbors were walking on our road. I stopped to talk…8 -
Re: Beginning to Resent My Mom
I think the assumption that living with and being cared for by family will always be the best option, is not true. You are taking on too much. You’re being run ragged. A facility will have profession…3 -
Re: Need to say no
I can relate completely to what you describe. After five months and a brief period when I felt I was improving I have returned to the same grief symptoms at the beginning. I have no desire to do anyt…1 -
Re: Need to say no
I just had to revisit this conversation to assure myself that we're all struggling in similar ways. I know I'm depressed. I'm canceling appointments, coffee with friends…anything that …1 -
Re: Personality changes in caregivers
I used to be an upbeat, funny person…now after 2 yrs of 24/7 caregiving for my husband, I am a depressing, toxic person to be around. I find it hard to have a conversation with anyone as I am always …11
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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