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Re: Sleeping almost all the time now
Every case can be so different. In our case my wife went through a period where she slept that much and then start sleeping less. More than normal but less than she did for a while then 2 years later…3 -
Re: How long has it been
Like you, I have shared more with people on this group than anywhere else. I’m 69, my husband is nearing 82 with other health issues. I, too, wonder about life after. It scares me to be honest, but a…4 -
Re: How long has it been
Thanks for telling us more about you and your DW. I agree this site has helped me more than anything else while taking care of my DH, now in our eleventh year. My DH is now 78 and I am 69. We have be…4 -
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
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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