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Re: Dermotologist: When to Stop
I, too, have questioned at what point do you stop many of the routine medical tests that we’re so accustomed to pre-dementia. DH is in late Stage 5. The skin check is one thing I wasn’t sure about si…3 -
Re: Dermotologist: When to Stop
I have made the tough decision not to do anything that requires my DH to be put under anesthesia. He has Barrette’s esophagus and is overdue for an endoscopy but I’m not going to put him through that…6 -
Re: Not taking it well...
Thank you all very much for your support! and suggestions! My new trouble is that my husband refused to eat today because ne needs to rest up from eating!!! But he did have a yogurt in the morning an…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
Zetta, my whole process has lasted a little over 1 year. I had to have a bone graph on upper, then 4 post top and 4 post bottom. After tomorrow everything will be done and over with. Ron1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
That is a beautiful snow. Ron and David…we need those updates so thank you. Still hard work finding a house for my ex son-in-law. Now we are negotiating closing price. Fingers crossed. I must admit t…2 -
My 93 Year Old Mom With Late Stage Dementia Broke Her Hip Yesterday
My 93 year old mom is in late stage dementia and broke her hip yesterday. She’s lived with me for 6 years and this is the first major issue that requires a hospital stay and potential surgery. I’m wa…7 -
Re: Over Stimulation
Don't feel bad, I've raised my voice before also. It just comes from frustration on both sides. It's just the 2 of us so normally it's pretty quite at our house. So, I'm thinking just too much noise …1 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
I thank you all for your responses. I know it's only been two weeks and I pray sometime down the road I feel better about him being there but right now, my heart is broken in two. Reading your posts,…6 -
Re: I'm too proud to ask....
It sounds like you have asked her for help. I wonder if she's really willing/able to help or if it's lip service. I'm sorry they aren't more supportive. I care for my spouse alone and I know how diff…1 -
Poem - When I am older...
I read this poem today and it touched me. I know my husband Lonny knew he loved me and that I loved him until the end. The last sentence he said to me before he passed in August was "I love you …11
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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