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Re: First post
When our loved ones have unrealistic expectations, it can be helpful to go along with them, but "not right now." So instead of saying he can't go to his parents' house, you might say we can…5 -
Re: Coping
More hugs for you. It is a different kind of grief, to mourn the loss of the person you love while they are still alive. Cry, talk, seek emotional and spiritual support from other loved ones, friends…1 -
Re: Coping
Hi monicashanon - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. Yes - it is hard to see a LO like this. And this is why it is called 'the long good-bye' - because even though they are still with us, i…2 -
Re: I did what I said I wouldn’t
Gold Stars to you!! It was never pleasant but I never minded it that much. It wasn't her fault and she would be very upset and emotional by it. They still have a deep down sense of dignity and when s…1 -
Guilt
My DH is in the Severe part of this awful disease and in MC. He has been refusing his meds at times and is experiencing agitation, anxiety and aggression. I have not been visiting because I know that…6 -
Re: Sometimes I just want to hide
I feel your grief. We are relatively young (I the same age) and all this loss is hard to accept.2 -
Sometimes I just want to hide
Hi all, been browsing thru these discussions. It nice to know I'm not alone. I'm 66 yrs old and my DW with Alts. is 68. I have allot of mental anguish for my loved one. 44 yrs of married life 2yrs of…9 -
Re: Ups and downs toward the end
Hospice started her on .5mg of Lorazapam twice daily but it totally knocked her out all day to the point that we thought this was it. She would be semi-comatose to the point she couldn't eat or drink…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning. Warmer here today— and dry— but very windy so it doesn't really feel warmer. Carl— Those groan-worthy dad jokes should come with a rim shot. I'm glad your DW's first day went well and t…1 -
Re: Home care
Just saw you are looking at hiring from an agency and the list above is more questions you should think about for an individual. I’m interviewing an individual on Friday. Fingers crossed it works out…3
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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