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Worn out and stressed out
Hello all. I’m currently dealing with an 87 year old father with dementia. He has fallen at home about 15 times this year, and ended up breaking his hip in July. I moved him into assisted living as I…5 -
Early onset Alzheimer
My brother 62 has been diagnose with Early On Alzeheirs could someone share what does a through evaluation look like: what does the team who would look over his care look like: what are question he s…3 -
Re: Start of incontinence
My DH has been incontinent for about a year & as expected is resistant to any hygienic measures. And I have a nursing background & it pains me to be unable to help him fully w/ his hygiene. A…5 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
Rick, I am in the exact same situation you are. Some days are better than others. Today isn't one of them. I have no advice for you. It just sucks doesn't it? I find that I think of my DW a…13 -
The losses just keeps coming
I couldn’t decide where to post this: here or on the front porch(where I’ve never posted). I know not very many people visit here- but it’s a place to get my thoughts out. As you know, my spouse and …6 -
Re: Losing his thermostat - supposed to do anything?
Hi @shiawase12 I see you are away from home. If family have clothes that will fit your DH, perhaps let him wear a jacket or sweater, extra socks, etc so he will feel warm. (Hate to send you shopping …1 -
Re: Home health care
Hey there ME44, welcome to the club. As a husband caring for my wife of 40 years I am just going to offer a few tips that I have been wanting to put out there for husbands. A shower hose is a must if…6 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
So sorry you are at the stage of this terrible disease where your DW does not recognize you as her spouse. I definitely remember the first time my DH didn’t recognize me. It really scared me, as yes …6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Good morning. It's still dark and frosty on my end of the porch this morning. Eaglemom— It must do your heart good to see the treatments helping you DH's neck situation gien the time and ef…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Hi folks, here I am, everyday reader but a very seldom poster. Life here is very mundane. I only see my son and daughter in law. In an effort to meet new people, they had an open house to meet and gr…1
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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