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Re: Who am I?
JC5, I can really relate. My husband is no longer the strong, intelligent, analytical guy who could troubleshoot, problem solve and fix anything. He used to be so kind, caring and thoughtful. Sadly t…5 -
Re: Moved husband to memory care and he just wants me
I think of placement in Memory Care all the time, and how my DH will react. He is Stage 6 and mostly is cognitive age 4. He believes his wife left him last year and I've been hired to be his caregive…9 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Hello Porch Rockers. Lorita. Here are some singing bowls. Now that Rusty, has a wife maybe you will have baby squirrels running around. I bet your looking forward to your fridge that's being delivere…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Good afternoon. The weather here is just perfection. Warm, sunny, low humidity with a light breeze. It's such a treat. Judith— I'm intrigued, in what capacity did you obtain a pro discount? Chef? Des…1 -
Re: DH now in MC - give it time-update
My DH entered memory care last Tuesday. He is struggling greatly. The first day was fairly ok, then he started refusing to eat or drink and tries to escape and is very angry. My gentle guy has been a…5 -
Re: Progression and caregiver changes
this is so hard. Glad you are taking a trip. Seroquel did wonders for my mom. Maybe she’s a bit less alert but it is worth the reduced anxiety and depression by a mile. finding a good MC takes time. …1 -
Dream last night….
I haven’t dreamt since 2023 when I was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and had no choice but to place my husband Lonny in Memory Care so I could get treatment. He passed last August 12. Last night I…4 -
Re: DH now in MC - give it time-update
Same as M5M not there yet, don’t want to be there but recognise it’s exhausting doing what we do.1 -
DH now in MC - give it time-update
I moved my DH into MC late May. He is early stage 6. I got him there by saying our hardwood floors were being refinished and we are staying in a hotel. The first 6 weeks were absolutely awful. Highs …13 -
Re: DH now in MC - give it time-update
I am seriously thinking about MC and appreciate your post. My DH is mid stage 6. I guess we never know how well they will adjust, or how we will, for that matter. May I ask…are you visiting or are yo…1
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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