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Re: I want out!
I’m asking the following because I really don’t know the answers. Do MCs require a doctor’s agreement before accepting a patient? Or do they just require a medical history to ensure the resident does…6 -
I feel like I’m in another country and don’t understand the language
Today my DH had a follow up Dr appt for his last ER visit. He told the doctor he didn’t remember being in ER and feels his memory is getting worse. After the visit, driving home, he seemed worn out. …12 -
Re: One success, one scare and one funny
So the "scare" was real. Oncologist thinks he has some type of blood cancer and will need a bone marrow biopsy to verify. Is it wrong for me to hope the cancer takes him quickly so he doesn…5 -
Re: Should I or shouldn’t I?
welcome to the forum. I would not involve her in future planning beyond getting your legal ducks in a row. That’s so counterintuitive, because up until now you’ve probably planned everything together…7 -
Re: I want out!
it is not too soon for memory care, not at all. I would find out which hospitals near you have geriatric psych units and have him admitted for inpatient medication management prior to placement. You …9 -
Re: Heartbroken
I have been in limbo. Just waiting for hope of some kind. But, the PET scan results show widespread amyloid plaque and his APO4/APO4 make drug therapy out of the question per his Neuro. So, yes, I am…6 -
Re: I want out!
Thank you for your replies and suggestions. Unfortunately, we don't have a guest room - just a den used as an office. I could get a rollaway bed, though, and sleep in it and lock the door. I am afrai…12 -
I want out!
Most of this is just a vent, but I really don't want to do this any longer. My HWD (I can't even call him my DH now) has become so mean. We recently visited with my sister and her husband along with …13 -
One success, one scare and one funny
Success—took my HWA to an adult day care for the first time today and he loved it! Scare—have an appointment with an oncologist tomorrow to investigate some odd blood test results. Funny—getting read…5 -
Re: Dealing with the soul-sucking nature of witnessing this disease
Your title pretty much sums it up. It is indeed soul sucking. It's mind-blowingly unfair and bizarre how the PWD slips away and becomes unaware of their disease and limitations and we are left alone …5
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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