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Re: Heartbroken but comforted DH No Longer Suffering
Also in Stage 8, wishing you, wishing so many of us here, peace.3 -
Re: Trying to keep him at home
Thank you! That’s great information. Blessings to you!1 -
Re: Trying to keep him at home
Hello KathyF1, my DH has been immobile since 7/24. I have been using a lift to move him from bed to commode, commode to wheelchair, etc. The lift does all of the heavy work getting your LO upright so…5 -
Sleeping almost all the time now
My DH is declining. He was probably only awake 2-3 hours yesterday. Hospice has brought a hospital bed here because many days I can’t walk him to the bedroom. Yesterday it took me and the caregiver j…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Iris, the Super Bowl will be in Santa Clara, home of the 49ers. I didn't know where the 49ets were until I checked, thought they were still in San Francisco. GG the Seahawks logo does look eagle…1 -
Re: Our mailbox relocated itself...
I think even in those normal times there are still things going on that are hard to catch. Taking mom out to lunch she seems pretty normal. I have noticed that she always orders whatever I order. Thi…4 -
Re: Heartbroken but comforted DH No Longer Suffering
I can't imagine the mix of emotions feel. Your DH is no longer at the mercy of this dreaded disease. May the knowledge he is in a better place comfort you and may time give you the perspective t…2 -
Entering fast stage 7
I don't know if it's harder on me or my wife. She still knows who I'm but doesn't know what day of the week it is. Watching stage 7 with (VD) is very hard on me to have to watch h…9 -
Re: A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
I am pretty tech savvy and I have a large collection of digital photos, videos, and audios of the the many good times we had together over the years. I am glad they exist and perhaps there will come …6 -
How long has it been
I don't know any of you but I have told you more about me and my situation then I have told anyone else in the world. That seams kind of odd to me. I can't tell my own kids what is and has …18
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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