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Re: The Mental Switch
I don't have advice for you because I'm in the same position. DH still has the ability to make me cry at the drop of a hat. He's always had a "way" with words, good/uplifting or bad/hurtful…2 -
Does Memory Care actually help
I obviously have been obsessing about memory care for months. My husband is probably late stage 5, can't do any ADL's without help, very bad arthritis so walking is difficult. We go to twice weekly e…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Carl, you've made a hard decision that will be best for both of you. I know it was hard but necessary. I sort of know how you feel. We applied to Oklahoma's State Veterans Homes for Charles and did g…1 -
Re: The Mental Switch
I think the change to caregiver mode is natural and necessary to protect yourself. I know I felt every sting and barb until I was able to insulate myself a little. My husband has been in memory care …6 -
Re: Should we proceed with testing
It sounds like treatable causes have been ruled out, that is good. The next thing to consider is if a more specific and detailed diagnosis would allow for some treatment in the hopes of slowing the p…2 -
Re: APHASIA
Thank you for your caring comments. My DH hasn’t driven now for over a year, handed in his driving licence and got an id card with picture that looks identical to a driving licence he’s still got his…1 -
Re: Should we proceed with testing
Hello and welcome, @staval You've found a great supportive community! I have learned so much from all participants in these discussions. @jfkoc has a great suggestion to google "dementia diagnos…3 -
Re: The Mental Switch
My mentality also shifted over time. I realized eventually that I had compartmentalized my feelings and set them aside so I could focus on caring for DW. Once I realized that questions like, "I …4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
We spent most of the day in an emergency room yesterday. DW has gotten too weak to walk and fell, for the sixth time this month. I couldn't get her up, so I called for help and the EMTs thought she s…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
I chose Easter to forgive Tim McVey. I tried to imagine what darkness of the soul would lead a man to do such a thing, and what anguish he must have experienced when he saw what he had done. He had n…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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