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Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Sounds like our situations parallel each other in most aspects. I must say though you've done a better job that I have with regards to the argument segment. In retrospect it's easy to recog…8 -
Re: Managing the Late-Comers
I have some of the same feelings. When my wife started hospice I sent a group text to her 6 siblings. I told them she was on hospice but that hospice for dementia is treated different than it is for …2 -
Re: Help with nail care
dealing with feet is definitely a no no for me! I just can’t stomach it and that’s ok! DH has diabetes and I take him to a podiatrist every 3 months. Medicare will pay. His feet are so dry the dr ord…2 -
Re: Start of incontinence
You are doing a fantastic job. you are doing your very best and it is enough. I caring for an elderly person with dementia was easy everyone would be doing it. Don’t think about the next one. I keep …5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Morning, stayed in bed until 10, sleeping and watching tv. When I got up saw Billy out front so put on my robe and took out feed for him. Then fed the birds. I see small birds with a crest on their h…1 -
Re: Managing the Late-Comers
Sounds like our situation. My DW is the oldest of 6. I tried so dang hard for years to get anyone from the family to come see her. Mind you, this is family that makes a huge show of how great they ar…4 -
Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
forgetmenot jen have you tried the Alzheimers society dementia support forum the have a section devoted to the younger folks i found zoom dementia friends through local dementia support groups. keep …2 -
Re: Emotional Breakdown This Morning
I would have been crying my eyes out too. I'm so glad these guys stepped up for you. Hurray!4 -
Emotional Breakdown This Morning
I don’t know why I’m posting this, maybe just to acknowledge my emotions and share a positive. I’ve had contractors working on our home and property for 2 weeks. This morning they needed materials ou…13 -
Re: Managing the Late-Comers
Would your DW recognize and be happy to see any of them? If seeing them would bring her comfort or joy, I’d suck up my own feelings (hard for me too do as I’m stubborn) and selectively set “appointme…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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