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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Good morning all. I've missed being able to be present here. Sometimes life takes over and all the business. We have the last appointment of the week at 11:00 this morning. My hope is to be able to c…1 -
Re: Needing support from my online "friends" who walk a similar journey.
There are always a lot of questions in these forums about stages of dementia. I think early or mild, moderate and late or severe are a more helpful way of looking at it. If you look at a chart or lis…5 -
Stage 6 - Memory Care?
My husband is stage 6. He dropped 7 points on his MMSE in one year. I’m seriously considering memory care. I’m concerned about finances. It says stage 6 averages 2.5 years. How long have yr LO’s stay…3 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
That was me a few days ago at Starbucks, getting a ‘sweet treat’ coffee. I just had to run away from his rehab facility for a few and regroup. You are not alone, we all get it. Sending a virtual hug 🤗2 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
I understand completely. DW is a question machine. All day, every day, what month is it? What time is it? How old am I? Where are you? What are you doing? Where is my purse? Where is my phone? Did we…4 -
Re: Gentle, caring DH has become combative - now what?
Thank you all for your input - so very appreciated. Today his hospice dr has recommended increasing Seroquel dose at night and adding a dose in the morning. Also mentioned possibly trying Depakote if…2 -
Gentle, caring DH has become combative - now what?
My sweet DH, 77 yrs old, diagnosed with dementia 14 yrs ago moved to MC in July. Staff loves him due to his gentle demeanor and concern for others. However, he has become more combative when approach…2 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
This site is a great place to vent to people who totally understand. I wish I could leave my DH alone, but I can’t. I feel so much like escaping sometimes. I feel like I’m very irrelevant right now -…5 -
Re: The realities of paying for M/C
Just adding my two cents - My DH was placed in MC last July. I did see a CELA who recommended against the Medicaid Compliant Annuity since if something were to happen to you during its term, any amou…3 -
Re: Hiw many spouses sleep in another room?
We moved to twin beds in the same room. DH was moving around so much even our king size bed wasn’t room enough. He gets up at least twice at night and often I have to direct him to the en-suite bathr…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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