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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Is anyone interested in studying Ansel Adams along side me? If so I promise only to post what I find most interesting. Things I will be looking for are those that a group of adults is likely to ask m…2 -
Re: visit with PCP
I'm so sorry, @Timmyd. I understand. When the PCP suggested to my DH that he not drive, I started crying. DH was so very confused as to why I was crying. The whole thing was so very sad. Hang in ther…2 -
Advice!!
I am new to the group and need advice. My Mom has late stages Alzheimer’s and has been able to be alone for part of the day while I work. This week every day she has been scared, anxious and leaves t…2 -
Dealing with Burnout
Hi, all. Haven't been here in a while. I'm dealing with severe burnout. The last few years were incredibly stressful, having my mom live with me as her dementia progressed. I placed her in an MCF las…4 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
I can't thank y'all (Southern gal here) enough for sharing your stories and experiences with me. I appreciate knowing that I'm not alone in how I feel. I share what I'm going through with my sisters,…13 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Good morning. It's bright, cool and windy here today. Judith— I will be following along with the Ansel Adams studies. Mom was an artist/art teacher before she retired, so I spent a lot of Sundays wan…1 -
Re: Depakote or Haldol for agitation and combativeness?
My LW with advanced dementia is in hospice at a skilled nursing facility. She was restless at night and somewhat combative at times during the day. The hospice nurse recommended Haldol. I googled it …1 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
This is my first time on this site, and your post speaks right to my situation. My DH has VD. This diagnosis is only months old, but I can see how he's had this for quite some time - years and years.…11 -
Re: Home care hopefully will help ?
I'm struggling with the same issue. I need a break and DW just doesn't want anyone else in the house. I hope you got the help you need!2 -
Home care hopefully will help ?
After struggling with the thought of bringing in help only because so far my DW has made it clear that no one but no one was going to come in and help . She has stuck to she just wants me and her . W…9
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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