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Re: My DH passed away this morning...
Thank you all for your kind words. I do believe he is at peace now, and in the loving arms of his mother and father. I am going to do my best to find a way to move forward without him, but he will al…6 -
Re: Showering
Thanks to you all for the kind words and suggestions. SDianeL, I do in fact have the book (probably time to actually read it 😊). I’ve tried a few of the suggestions given, but will continue to keep …5 -
Re: Crashing
I’m so sorry for you. Exhaustion is so very real and it affects us just as much mentally and emotionally as physically. Our minds are in constant motion analyzing, processing, directing, redirecting …2 -
Re: Out of state “friends” hardly there and know everything
Some people love being the expert and giving advice. That way it looks like they’re doing something helpful without actually doing anything helpful. I stay away from those people.7 -
Re: How to deal with denial
Thanks for your answer. I was afraid that I could make the situation worse. I guess I was just hoping. Nearly every night when we go to bed he begins a narrative about "someone else" in my …3 -
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
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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