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Re: People just don’t understand
I know the disease has changed my DW so much. It’s like I don’t really know her. Even what she will and won’t eat.4 -
Re: People just don’t understand
Family definitely doesn’t understand the day to day. My DW hasn’t ever really talked about her past. She doesn’t talk much at all. I have to start the conversation and her response is almost always y…3 -
Re: When is a person considered incontinent?
Ty. Flomax tanked his BP to critical levels so I will make sure he's by a urinal or a bathroom. When true incontinence comes I have shields, depends and the waterproof underwear that looks like …1 -
Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
So with you, @Goodlife2025! Don’t know where you live, but we are in north Florida. While days have been cool (60’s) DH is dressed like your dear spouse - two layers of thermal underwear, two more lo…1 -
Re: Where do you go for socialization?
I initially found socialising very difficult and I was so lonely. My DH has aphasia and it’s very difficult for others to understand anything he says, people generally can’t be bothered. However pers…5 -
Where do you go for socialization?
I am thinking it would be helpful for DH and me to do more than just the normal day-to-day. We could benefit from playing cards, or a Bible study, or ping-pong. Our church is full of people who are o…2 -
Re: Putting sleep issues to bed
Thank you. Never heard of that one. Could be very useful.1 -
Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
I, too, got to the point of only telling him within a few minutes of the expected time. Another technique I learned was to use the phrase “did I remember to tell you…?”. This came from a book by the …4 -
Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
jgreen I'm in the same situation as you. I don't dare mention we might have an errand or somewhere to be unless I am ready to leave within 15 minutes. Almost nothing causes more anxiety in …4 -
Re: Constant Motion
Cindy, I posted a few weeks ago about how my DW is on her feet, walking, vocalizing, touching everything in sight from the minute she wakes up until I finally get her down at around 7 or 8. I’m meeti…4
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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