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Re: DH put on in home hospice care
Hi everyone, I appreciate all of your thoughtful, caring, comments. When the time to leave happens, the one who is left feels so incredibly alone. It was just me and him at that moment. It has been 2…6 -
Re: I just want to thank all my caring supportive friends
you said it perfect, I’m in group couple of yrs and best thing that ever happened to me finding it. Your right no one knows what it like unless your living this nitmare and too be honest my DW not to…1 -
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Im crying sad / happy tears ! Makes me feel better in a very bad situation. Thanks for sharing!1 -
I just want to thank all my caring supportive friends
It's so odd that this online community of caring souls is brought together to give one another encouragement and support eventhough we are all going through hell. My friends and family try to underst…15 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I can imagine what a hurtful shock that would be. How devastating and anger producing. I don't know what stage your husband is or if he still recognizes you or knows who you are. Does he remember he …3 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I'm sorry, it will happen and does happen. When my DH,was in MC, he was one of 4 men and there were 10 ladies. Someone was always holding hands. When I got there my DH, at times was in the living are…9 -
"Girlfriend" in Memory Care
DH has been in MC a little over 2 weeks, he just stopped packing up to go home every day, and seemed to be acclimating. Now, he is attached to a woman in MC! I know it happens often, and is supposedl…6 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
I get up early, sometimes 4:30am or 5 in order to have undisturbed quiet time. It's proven to be more restorative than sleep!4 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
I still work and have taken days off, sat at Panera to catch up on my stuff and keep the companion with DH. I understand! I also get up at 5 and sit upstairs in solitude until he wakes up. I have to …3 -
Re: Moment of Being Overwhelmed with WHY?
oh I feel you. I can not leave DH alone for long. I have 2 cameras in the house. from 1 I can see all 3 exits and most importantly the kitchen. Enjoy your tea and your time.1
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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