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SAD/Angry/SAD/Guilt/SAD
I have read this situation here but have never experienced it myself until recently: My DH is stage 5 VD and some days cannot dress himself. He has a son, daughter and stepdaughter from a previous ma…5 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258283#Comment_258283 Thank you, Lori, I am sorry that you are going through it too. Thank you for the advice. I try to stay out of the way when he starts …2 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
My dh gets angry at times to. I to am not sure what to do. All I can say is take time for yourself and take care of yourself.3 -
Re: Mom is about to be homeless, how do we decide what to do?
Thanks all for the comments so far. I guess I should not be surprised at the unanimous agreement toward placing her in a MC facility. Now that I am reviewing the DBAT again, she may only be in Stage …2 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
Thank you so much. You give good advice. I won't hesitate to flee and call 911 if I feel it necessary. I already have durable and medical poa's, so I am good there. i have medical proxy to …3 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258265#Comment_258265 Thank you so much. I knew that I would find help here. Good luck and best wishes to you in your journey. It's hard but having ot…2 -
A Fall
Falling has become more of a thing for my poor DW. This last one was my fault…trying to get pants pulled up and down she went. Now at the emergency room as her wrist looked a mess. Damnit.8 -
Re: A Fall
Falls area so common with dementia. I hate to see people in MC that could walk unassisted but there comes a point that they have to be in a gerri chair with the tray installed to keep them from falli…4 -
Re: Update on DW
I am glad you gave us an update; I have wondered how you both were doing. It is sad this disease drains everyone physically, mentally and financial . I hope the hospice team is able to give you good …3 -
Re: Update on DW
I've been following your story since I joined in 2022. You have taken such good care of your DW. I hope the coming days treat you both gently.2
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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