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Re: Son in denial
If he is responsible, you might want to set up a joint account for you and him so he can access funds if needed. I did that with both of my kids, and I think it helped them realize that they needed t…1 -
Re: Son in denial
@Timmyd "Don't go to the hardware store for milk" Brilliant.1 -
Re: Son in denial
"recognizes the seriousness of this" Do take the time and make the effort to determine the extent to which her son is capable of doing what needs to be done. However remember this expressio…5 -
Re: Son in denial
My wife's Neurologist recommended a Dementia Care Navigator to help us come up with a plan if something happens to me before for my wife. So I called her up, set up an appointment in our home wi…3 -
Re: Son in denial
@Damiross It's hard to be a planner surrounded by those who would fly by the seat of their pants. Is he otherwise a decent person? Does her son visit regularly? Does he interact appropriately wh…1 -
Re: Son in denial
I was advised by this group and my daughter-in-law who is a nurse to get my DH on a waiting list for MC. I guess I was in denial or thought I had time. I had planned on caring for him at home. In Dec…4 -
Re: I feel likeI have been mourning for the last two years
It is so kind of all of you to respond. It is comforting to know that I am not alone. My husband is bilaterally profoundly deaf and can no longer communicate except through our made-up sign language.…4 -
Yes, I'm back for a visit, and need a little input
I hope you are all holding up well. It's been a while since I've visited. As always, make sure you somehow get a little time for yourself, away from caregiving, if possible. Do something ni…2 -
Re: No long term insurance
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73945/no-long-term-insurance You can go to an elder law attorney to see how to qualify for Medicaid.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning to those who are awake on this Labor Day weekend. Eaglemom— I got a chuckle out of the dog side-eyeing your coughing DH. I hope you collected all your pick-ups without any complications.…1
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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