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Re: Near the end
After reading the comments, I'm hopelessly depressed. I think DH is in stage 6. So this could go on a very long time, many years, as he progresses through the stages of his freaking disease. Many mor…6 -
Where has my husband gone? Loss…
I find myself asking that question often. He’s here physically, but he is not the man that he was when I married him. I feel so sad today. Yet it doesn’t bother him as much since he doesn’t even real…2 -
Re: Anyone able to keep alzheimer spouse home until death
My DH is 77 and stage 7. I am 73 and hopefully I will be able to keep him home until he dies. I have been dealing with this disease for 10+ years. I am tired. I have help with Hospice and the VA. Bot…4 -
Re: Ready to place hubby in memory care
I placed my DH in 6 weeks ago. I didn’t tell him in advance. I did take him to lunch at the facility (it has assisted living restaurant) a couple of times. The day of , after he was dressed, I told h…5 -
Re: I Had A Week Respite
I took a break last week. I needed it in the worst way. I’m not gonna lie, it was hard not having my DH with me. My first time on a trip by myself. It was oddly painful, yet rejuvenating at the same …4 -
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
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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