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Re: My DH passed away this morning...
So sorry for your loss I too hope to be there when my DW passes. May there be a Peace for you that is beyond any understanding in the months ahead..3 -
Re: Crashing
I think you are stronger then you realize. You are doing all the work, living with the endless grief, and not getting enough rest. Physical, mental and emotional overload and still able to keep going…6 -
Re: I'm new here. My 66 year old wife has Alzheimer's. It's rough!
I'm new here. My 66 year old wife has Alzheimer's. It's rough!2 -
I'm new here. My 66 year old wife has Alzheimer's. It's rough!
My wife was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's but it seems fairly advanced. She was prescribed Rexulti to curb her agitation and sundowning that seems to help but she still falls back into &qu…11 -
Another decision to make with surgery
My DH had knee replacement and is recovered. I am glad he had it done, but I do see a decline since surgery. He has less interests now. We did puzzling often and now he sits and watches me, or follow…5 -
Re: Crashing
I have been thinking about the sedation path for a few days now. It's a hard decision to make, but I swear sometimes I can feel my DW vibrating from the sheer amount of energy emanating from her…4 -
Re: Crashing
Thank you all so much. What started so hard, ended easier because of your support.4 -
Re: Taking it away
It has been so helpful reading your posts/comments about losing wallets and other items and your moms or loved ones developing anxiety over not being able to find the items. My sister-in-law has been…1 -
Re: Resentful and guilty
I agree with Sdianel I had some real issues with my wife's past and I was looking into MC before she probably needed it. I our case she had a stroke while I was looking into MC so that made it e…6 -
Re: Crashing
Cindy, you and so many others have endured more than I think I could handle and I am in awe of that. When I finally placed DH in MC I couldn’t believe the relief I felt, but I also felt like I gave u…5
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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