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I Had A Week Respite
Hey all. Most know I was able to take a week’s respite in early June. It’s been a bit over 5 years for me. I was burnt the heck out and had just decided to retire early this December. I needed it and…12 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
I miss my DH too. Our granddaughter dropped her phone in the river while tubing this weekend. I told her she could have her G/Pa’s phone as a replacement as he doesn’t use it anymore. She came over w…14 -
Re: Girlfriend reprise
@JulietteBee there is some contact between the two wings. There is a shared courtyard and some shared activities, but meals and most activities are done within the unit. The occasional contact isn't …1 -
Urine smell in pants
Hi yall my bf (46 EOA) Has been fully incontinent for some time. He gets the bed nightly, is there a soap that gets rid of the light urine smell? It's not super bad but I notice it when getting his c…1 -
Re: Dementia
Sorry this is a struggle. The days of asking her about her hygiene are over. This is a tricky thing to navigate . I had to create places for us to go and tell my DH, after showers we are going out fo…2 -
Re: Girlfriend reprise
I am so sorry ; yet another gut punch.1 -
Re: Lonliness when caring for a spouse with ALZ/dementia
Thank you for all these heartfelt discussions. I am new to this forum and new to caring for my DH with, we don’t know what yet. He was diagnosed with MCI the end of 2024. But this is progressing pret…5 -
Warning
My BF passed away last night unexpectedly. Her Dh has alz. Stage 6 .She took care of him by herself. Her kids have have no idea of what to do with their dad. They know nothing about his meds.,his sle…9 -
Dementia
Lately, my wife doesn't wash herself or use deodorant and she wears the same clothes for days. Her memory is getting worse, but she maintains a good appetite. I would ask her about her hygiene but sh…2 -
Girlfriend reprise
You may recall last winter my dh had a girlfriend in his MCF. He was moved to the next higher level of care, and because that higher level of care has two separate wings I thought we had solved that …8
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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