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Caregiver, What It Means
I was very lucky to find several people to assist me as caregivers to care for my dear wife over the last 8-10 months of her life. Caregivers for loved ones with this horrible disease that brings us …3 -
Re: Caregiver, What It Means
I love this! So well put! People who have not been in our shoes have no way of knowing the toll caregiving exacts. It is most certainly a labor of love. Even though I finally had to place my husband …1 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I'm a caregiver for my dad, and for a long time, looking after myself felt impossible, so I get you. In my opinion, you can never truly look after yourself, because my dad is more important in m…4 -
Re: It's been four months since DW died
take your time. I am finding the 2nd year harder. I was numb the first year. Hugs. 💜🙏3 -
Re: Clinginess
Here is what I do, sharingpeace45, when I have to sleep on the couch… DH: Why did you sleep on the couch last night? Gram: I had such awful heartburn! I can prop myself up on the couch, almost like I…5 -
Re: Clinginess
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259728#Comment_259728 That is it 1000%! I am so jealous that you were able to make the permanent switch to your own bed. I am hobbling along now by sleepin…7 -
Re: Am I a bad person
Oh no. Not a bad person at all. That is a supportive prayer for your dear wife. I pray for the end of my DWs suffering too. I remember watching a documentary a couple of decades ago about assisted su…4 -
Re: Am I a bad person
You are not a bad person. You love your wife and you essentially prayed to end her suffering.5 -
Re: Am I a bad person
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74736/am-i-a-bad-person No, your DW is suffering. She is lost inside a maze and is lost and afraid. You are a caretaker who is overwhelmed, who cares for and about…5 -
Re: Am I a bad person
YOU ARE NOT A BAD PERSON!! My DH is in early to mid stage 5 and we also have been in this for about 3 years. I still work full time and have cameras in the house so I can keep an eye on him when I�…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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