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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
Carl hope you can find a nice place for your wife when the times comes. Makes it much easier mentally on you. Ron, I wish you well with the new teeth1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
Hi from Virginia. I haven’t posted for a while but I do read everyday. You are all included in my prayers whether you’re a caregiver now or have been in the past. Not much happening here except the w…2 -
Dermotologist: When to Stop
My DW had a small spot removed a couple of years ago. A tiny melanoma we caught early. Her father had a bunch of these taken off over the years and it got harder to manage as he went downhill with hi…8 -
Re: Planning for Future Young moderate Early Onset Alzheimer
Thank you, HB. I completely understand that it is going to be hard to know how you feel about situations in advance. I think the thing my husband is trying to avoid is reaching a severe stage and con…3 -
Re: DH Died Last Night
I thank every one of you who responded with condolences, prayers and support. I would not have made it through Roger's illness without the support and advice I found in this amazing community. This h…6 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
I know how you feel. I had to place my husband in MC last December due to my cancer diagnosis. It’s the hardest thing I have ever done. I felt like I failed him. With the help and support of my famil…2 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
Dear Maggie M, My husband has been in MC for a little over a year. He was placed under very similar circumstances as your husband. He was in the hospital and very weak. The doctor called and told me …4 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
You have had to do what I dread most of all. It’s so sad just to think that’s what I might have to do, I really feel like I would crumble too. We have been married 54 years he is the love of my life,…4 -
Over Stimulation
My DH son and girlfriend recently visited with their 2 year old grandson and he was SO loud and rambunctious. The next morning my DH didn't feel well, said he was cold (no fever) was stumbling and ta…2 -
Re: Over Stimulation
hi. I have been on this connection thing only a few other times. This is the first I have commented. I am here because the last few days have been terrible and made us both cry. Kind of like what hap…7
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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