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Re: Dad newly diagnosed, lives alone 3 hours away & I don't know where to start
A volunteer ride service is great but at some point he will need someone to accompany him during outings. Does RSVP offer that? Is he able to manage a cell phone to call you if he gets lost? I would …2 -
Re: Tired
Oh yes jgreen give me some ‘away accommodation’ would be great.1 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
Newbie here (first post!), a lot of helpful and insightful info on these forums, thank you all for sharing your experiences. Sorry for long post but here goes: My DW is in early stage here (wife diag…4 -
Re: How long survive without fluids
@hiya hoping your DH passes peacefully and you are surrounded by loving supports.1 -
Re: Mother to Mother
welcome. I’m so sorry about your Mom. You are not alone. This is the place for info and support. We understand how you feel. This disease robs us of so much. The sadness can be overwhelming. Congratu…1 -
Re: Barely Surviving Everday…
It's extremely frustrating when people (especially family) don't understand or see that the PWD is struggling and think that you are exaggerating. My mom can showtime like no one's bus…5 -
Re: Aphasia
Oh, what a blessing. So much love packed into that scene. ❤️ I'm sure you will hang onto that moment to carry you through. Sending hugs and prayers.1 -
Forgetting a loved one has passed
What do you tell a person with dementia when they don’t remember their spouse has passed away? How do you deal with them feeling like the death just happened even though it has been years?1 -
How to tell a parent they are moving into a MC facility
I posted earlier about looking for a MC facility for my Dad. I forgot to ask, how do you tell them they are moving into a MC facility?1 -
Aunt's caregiver guilt
My aunt has no children, no spouse, no partner, ever. She is the kindest human, but a loner. I am her caregiver; she was diagnosed with moderate dementia. I know it is not safe for her to live alone …5
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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