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Re: Now We Wait
praying for you both. At some point we all will be where you are. It hard to swallow given in my case, both my mother and mother-in-law died of it and now my wife😔2 -
Re: Our mailbox relocated itself...
All of these responses are very, very helpful. A few comments based on the responses: DH also has difficulties ordering off menus. Sometimes I gently suggest what to order, if I didn't we'd…4 -
Re: I need some positive vibes and a positive outlook. Help.
I'm sad in part because my parent's parents just passed and this is huge for her even if she doesn't truly realize it as she viewed her purpose as taking care of her ailing elderly par…1 -
Re: Update posted in comments - Move forward with hip surgery for DH?
I know some of you wanted to hear what happened, so ... After, more doctor appointments and labs we finally met with the ortho surgeon today. He was wonderful! He examined my DH and determined that h…12 -
Re: Our mailbox relocated itself...
I agree things are not as normal as they appear. A few years ago I asked my wife what she would do if I passed out. She said call 911. I thought good she remembers what to do. Then I asked her to sho…4 -
Re: Now We Wait
Sending a big hug as you go through this. It’s been a long run for you and your DW. Hope for peace and strength for you in the coming days. P.S. I love that movie too!😊3 -
Re: Now We Wait
@CindyBum so very sad going through this. The weight of waiting can't be described and until you have been there it's unknown grief and feeling fine almost at the same time. I wish your DW …3 -
Re: Now We Wait
sending hugs, it’s been a very long road you’ve been on.3 -
Re: Now We Wait
So sorry this time is upon you. You’ve been a wonderful caregiver.3 -
Re: Now We Wait
🙏 for a gentle passing and strength for you to carry on.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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