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Re: A resource for guilt and resentment
thank you!1 -
Re: It's been four months since DW died
So sorry for your loss. I lost my dear wife about four months ago as well and going forward is just not possible right now. This site is my salvation for now to try to survive. The section for those …5 -
Re: How to have patience and not start resenting your spouse.
You are not alone and should not feel guilty for your feelings. And as I write that, I realize that I did and even after the loss of my dear wife, I still do. When we care for a loved one, we do so w…4 -
Christmas tree
With all the issues there are to deal with, this seems so very trivial. But, maybe someone here has some wisdom for me. I used to LOVE putting up the Christmas tree. It was almost a "ceremony&qu…1 -
Re: Christmas tree
For us Christmas was always a busy hubbub of twinkling lights, lovely cooking smells, carols and of course the Christmas tree. Traditions that we loved but now it’s not the same and so difficult. Yes…6 -
Not Sure Where to Turn
The last 5 years have been a roller coaster. No doctors agree. Some say dementia. Others say not. We've been chasing a diagnosis and hopeful for any help. It's gotten to the point where I k…9 -
Re: Mom is still Transitioning
I was never going to come back here again. But I need you all. I am so confused. Read everyone's loving comments. I will post again,to help other people and of course for me. May God bless you a…3 -
Re: It's been four months since DW died
Keep on keeping on is all I can say. My first hubby died 26 years ago on Nov 26. I still cry like a baby every death date. We were together 31 years and it took every special occasion to get through …10 -
Re: Is sending a letter to mom with the truth a bad idea?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74688/is-sending-a-letter-to-mom-with-the-truth-a-bad-idea I’m having the same issues with my dad. To the point where he cut his hand Thursday and tried to hide it…2 -
Is sending a letter to mom with the truth a bad idea?
my second post here. I was light on details the first time. Mom has been in MC for about a year after being diagnosed with dementia. I was concerned about cognitive decline but ignoring it. She has h…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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