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Mom needs eye surgery
Hi, I’m new here. My sister and I are caring for my mom, who lives in assisted living. Her cognitive decline seems to have sped up in the past 2 months. Now, she has a hole in her macula and needs su…1 -
Re: Need some advice
He does still drive. However, nobody thinks that he should be and if he drives, nobody goes with him. We try to drive him most places whenever possible, but if he wants to go by himslef there is no t…2 -
Re: Need some advice
@Amber It's great that your family is available and willing to be there for your grandfather. The role reversal aspect of parenting one's parent is difficult for many on both sides. The fact remains …2 -
Re: Need some advice
Thank you all so much for the advice. Me and my parents have really been struggling getting into this roll. Especially my father, because it's his dad. I'll definitely look into reading some of the r…2 -
When do you know it's time for a facility?
Hello. My name is Maria and I'm new to this forum. My mother will be 83 in July and is still living independently in a 2 story townhome with laundry in the basement. She has a companion that comes fr…2 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
I can’t, that’s for sure. I’m 68, my husband 81. I have enough money to keep me afloat, but too much to qualify for Medicaid. In addition I’m in a remote area without options of places to place someo…6 -
Re: Not sure how to feel
@Bunny whisperer You have my sympathies. This can be confusing and scary. I went through something similar with my own mom minus the dementia and COVID; mom's pneumonia complicated by COPD was the re…2 -
Re: Feeling So Sad 11
I think it's been years since my dh could say my name or our relationship, but he always knows who I am—that I am the person he loves and trusts and cares for, and who cares for him. The words are no…2 -
Re: Feeling So Sad 11
If you're like me, you just go through the daily routine without focusing on your LO's specific deficits. The losses can sneak up on you. I was amazed at how poorly my LO did during his recent hospic…2 -
Re: Feeling So Sad 11
My wife was diagnosed 3.5 years ago. She had a brain injury 30 plus years ago. There were signs of problems before she was diagnosed, but we thought it was due to her head injury. All that being said…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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