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Re: cant do it anymore
I went through this for 20 years with my family. The person who has legal power of attorney makes the decisions. However, when that person does not keep other family members who are not involved with…4 -
Showtiming Is Fascinating
My husband (56 with EOA) recently had a 4-week hospital stay due to Ulcerative Colitis, which led to blood clots and malnutrition. He is currently at home. He can barely walk. He eats maybe 500 calor…11 -
Re: Christmas tree
Hi @Call me Gram DH and I visited with friends last Christmas who downsized and moved to a senior living facility. They had a lovely tabletop tree that fit into their living room perfectly. It was fe…3 -
Re: A resource for guilt and resentment
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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
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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