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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Carl - Floral blouses just make me want to cry. They're like anti-GG clothing. I have nothing against them, they're just not for me. If I live to be 90, I'll still be wearing black. Sp…1 -
Forward Planning
My wife is in her 8th year of diagnosis and lately has been slipping more and more. At some point, she will need more care than I can give, first in-home and then who knows? I will need to sell our h…4 -
Incontinence
My dad has become completely incontinent as far as urinating. He soaks the bed he sleeps in with my mom and she is completely fed up...she and the assisted living staff have to change the bedding eve…4 -
Re: I hate myself for getting rid of Dad's phone
Just an update. Saw my dad today after I cancelled his phone. He mentioned once where is his phone. I didn't say any thing he didn't seem too concerned. So it was a nice comfortable visit d…3 -
Re: Crashing
Big hug to you as we walk together, helping hold each other up.2 -
Re: Crashing
I'm so sorry this is so hard on you, please believe me when I say we are not as strong as we pretend to be. We get a lot of strength right here from each other. You need to be strong for yoursel…6 -
Re: Crashing
Can you get her in respite care fore a couple of days to give yourself a breather? Ask hospice about it. You need one.1 -
Re: Crashing
CindyBum, my heart is breaking for you. I have no wisdom to share with you, as I am trailing far behind you on this awful journey. Please hang in there. You are a hero to many of us!1 -
Re: Crashing
Such a nightmare for you and your DW. Would she tolerate a wheelchair for outside walks? Hospice could probably provide one. The movement and fresh are good but not if falls are inevitable. So much i…2 -
Re: I'm new here. My 66 year old wife has Alzheimer's. It's rough!
I’m sorry you are going through this. It is one hell of a horrible disease. Nothing is easy.4
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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