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Re: DH somewhat aware of his mental state - how do you respond?
I’m new to this sight. My experience is that it is heartbreaking to hear my LO requesting a cure for her AD. We are past that now and she relies on me for her safety and care.8 -
Re: DH somewhat aware of his mental state - how do you respond?
i’m right there with you!!!!4 -
Re: DH somewhat aware of his mental state - how do you respond?
My DH doesn't seem to want to talk about his illness. He still does most of HIS ADLs independently but is emotionally needy wanting me to spend every moment with him. I'm feeling smothered …7 -
Re: DH somewhat aware of his mental state - how do you respond?
As he was entering stage 5, my dh became less aware of his decline. When they're unaware that has its own challenges, but I think right now you're in the most difficult stage in some ways. …7 -
Re: I Feel Lost, Depressed and So Very Sad
Thank you to all of you dear souls for helping me with your words of wisdom, ideas, thought provoking questions and compassion. I spent NYE at my parent's apt (care givers off) and I was able to…3 -
Re: Any experience with mental state improving after correcting fecal impaction?
Give it time - a month is still very early days. My mom has been in MC for 5 months. She is in early stage 6. Since being in MC, her ability to converse has improved, she is walking better, and falli…4 -
Re: Convince me
You gave me a lot of food for thougth. Exactly what I needed. Thanks.2 -
Coping
I'm a caregiver for my Mom long distance. I don't have any support and I'm not sure how to cope anymore. She is declining and I feel she needs different meds because she is starting to…1 -
Re: how best to cope with continent spouse who needs help 5x per night to pee
Sadly not much you can do. I don’t think I would put diapers on him because that will come soon enough. Many with dementia get agitated and aggressive when they become incontinent and have to be chan…3 -
Re: DH is now at peace
I can imagine how shocked you must have felt with his sudden collapse and soon later failing to breath. His ability to let you know he loved you is a beautiful, lasting, gift. You acted selflessly wh…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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