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Re: Any experience with mental state improving after correcting fecal impaction?
Thank you for your responses. Everything everyone said makes sense. After months of desperately trying to get her into AL I now wish nothing more than to get her back into her house because she'…3 -
Re: In my feelings
I relate to everything in this thread but am especially having trouble with the comfort eating you mention. If you find some successful tips on that one- share please!4 -
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Re: In my feelings
Our world gets smaller and smaller. I used to try and make holidays special but I have given up on that because it didn't matter to her and that depressed me. I don't have any words to help…6 -
Re: In my feelings
Unfortunately I’m at the stage where my DW relies on me for everything. I’m trying to stay healthy because I know she needs me. It’s difficult, but not impossible to exercise when you are always exha…4 -
NAD + supplements, NR or NMN (and caretaker's guilt)
Has anyone had any experience with these supplements? I did what research I could find but there is very little and the results were mixed. My kids are pressuring me to add them to DH's meds, wh…2 -
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
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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