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Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
We used to stream a movie every night but now DH can't watch tv because he becomes agitated since he can't use the remotes, follow the plot or figure out who the characters are so no more movies…we a…5 -
Re: Should I tell my mom her brother passed away?
Thank you for all the responses. I went to see her yesterday and she was her usual quiet self. We worked on a puzzle. I think the right thing to do is not tell her. I went to his viewing today and al…5 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Same, though my DW is most likely in Stage 5. Very, very hard holiday season for us. She's more clingy and confused. I had my best friend visit us over the holiday, who my DW loves and trusts. After …5 -
Re: Caring for spouse
AmmaT, It was always a rule in our household that I would never share anything of our private lives…esp with my sister who DH hates. When I first posted here I felt extremely guilty and unaccustomed …5 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
I feel the same way…just want to avoid everyone and can't imagine laughing and being happy ever again. I worry about losing my vocabulary…can't read a book because DH is jealous of the time I would s…5 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Oh yes i totally relate to this. I am beginning to feel so isolated and I am fighting it but I can feel my strength running out. Everything is becoming so hard, just to get dressed and then get into …7 -
Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Out of necessity, DH is stage 6. It’s just too hard to do things with him. He won’t tolerate caregivers so it’s mostly all on me except for family helping at times. Won’t go to day care. Just going t…8 -
Re: What's your pleasure?
I think yarn is a special medium for calming. Even just winding a ball of yarn is therapeutic. You should try crochet again, SDianeL! My yarn adventures: I finally completed my lil dog sweater. I mig…6 -
I can’t !!!!
Warning … rant coming! I am literally going to scream and there is nothing I can do to make this situation better! I have no privacy no space to call my own. DH is always sitting in our small kitchen…5 -
It's my Birthday today and I have never been more miserable
Today is my birthday (76) and so far the day has been absolutely horrible…like most days. Of course DH doesn't remember and has done nothing but complain since he woke up. He lectured for almost 3 hr…9
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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