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Re: Agitation and Demands
I too have begun telling little white lies so I can redirect my DW to another subject. I’ve taken her credit cards and hid them. When she asks, I tell her a new card is in the mail. When she wants to…3 -
Re: [mouth hanging open]
Thank you all for your support. After the phone call with my DH’s stepmom, I immediately wanted to post here, as I knew you all would get it. This forum and all of you are really the best. ❤️ Luckily…3 -
Re: Three Years in Memory Care
Beachfan, I remember oh so well how we were both struggling with our decisions leading up to placement. I always think of you when as this time of year approaches. Wishing you all the best this comin…4 -
Re: Three Years in Memory Care
Wow, Joe! We are kindred spirits where MCI placement dates are concerned. I had almost forgotten that three years have passed since both you and I placed our loved ones in Nov., 2021. Although DH is …10 -
Three Years in Memory Care
Today marks 3 years since I placed DW in Memory Care. I have been blessed as DW acclimated immediately to MC & has been happy and well cared for there. This morning I made her blueberry pancakes …17 -
Re: [mouth hanging open]
Have to agree with everyone. Time to cut communication or do not worry about censoring what you say. housefinch is spot on - it's her job to manage her emotions. I find this disease to be terribly is…3 -
Giving up on life?
My mom has started to not want to get out of bed except to use bathroom. She’s been losing weight because she’s not eating her meals and only eats small portions. I’m of the opinion to not force her …1 -
Re: Giving up on life?
yes, bring hospice in. If she’s only getting out of bed to use the restroom, she’s not doing most of her activities of daily living. Mom is on hospice and she’s spending a lot of time in bed. She’s n…3 -
Re: Guilt about memory care/Assisted living
Thanks everyone! Well he is there. Worse for me than him at first. He was out of his PRN med so the facility will need to onboard meds for him. When I brought him there he seemed ok and said I delt h…1 -
Re: Guilt about memory care/Assisted living
I am finding that move day has been up there with one of the worst in my life, and Dad calls us daily wondering why we moved him so far away. He keeps forgetting he is in the same state.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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