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Re: Need to say no
It will be one year on the 21st, and I am doing worse than I have in months. Yes, the rollercoaster of emotions is quite normal. Some memes liken it to a badly tangled string. I'm all over the p…2 -
Re: Losing Weight, Looking for Advice
I’m so sorry to hear that. Out of all the battles, the eating has been the biggest struggle for us. Mostly because I know how quickly things can change if we don’t keep ahead of it. Please get us upd…2 -
Re: Memory Care Hell
I do have FMLA. Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers2 -
Re: GriefShare
I attend a free grief group that is only for spouses that have lost their loved one from Alzheimer's. We meet once a week on Zoom. It is sponsored by Hilarity for Charity. You can sign up online…3 -
Re: Need to say no
I lost my dear wife about five months ago and for a brief period felt I was improving in handling my grief. However, as you describe, I am finding that the depths change. I am now in another low poin…4 -
Memory Care Hell
I placed DH in what was a reputable MC in September. It would take too long to share all the problems. But I have met with corporate leaders and now have the ombudsman involved. I have another facili…13 -
Re: Forward Planning
I seem to run hot and cold with this. We have too much stuff and between my son, DW and I have been picking away at the "stuff" very slowly. DW is more hinderance than help but it is import…4 -
Re: Forward Planning
It's heartbreaking to see people having to sell or consider selling their homes in order to pay for MC although I know it is not uncommon. I guess it all depends on your situation. I too conside…4 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
Oh yes life is getting harder here too. 12 months ago we were walking around the marina taking an interest looking at the yachts now walking is almost finished, slowness has stepped in, a lack of int…6 -
Re: Need to say no
It will be 6 months this Sunday since losing my DH. I had been feeling stronger, sleeping pattern had returned to normal. The past 3 or 4 weeks I feel like I'm going backwards. My sleep is a mes…3
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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