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Re: Missing at @M1
I miss M1 too. I could use the expertise this week. However I totally understand why M1 ( and Ed1937 and others) need to disengage for their own health. I really want them to live life to the fullest…7 -
Re: Missing at @M1
I have been missing M1’s knowledge and presence also. He has had a long, hard journey. Hope he is doing ok.5 -
Re: Alzheimer's Progression is not Linear...
@LauraCD I am so, so sorry you and your DH find yourself stuck in this place. I know it's no help, but my mom and I could have written the exact post in the time around which he was initially di…7 -
Alzheimer's Progression is not Linear...
So anticipating what might be needed or how to respond/care is so difficult. My husband has been diagnosed since 5/2023 with Alzheimer's which was certainly happening well before that. In all th…6 -
Re: We took a nap
I used to lie down with my mother sometimes when she was in NH. I reminded me of nap time when I was very small. She liked it when I held her hands, too. She had arthritis and cold hands, and my hand…6 -
Re: Respite and Guilt
@Jeanne C. That part: "…my cousin reminded me that he's going to get worse whether I take some time off or not…" And yes, we truly need the break but the separation anxiety for caregiv…5 -
How long does it take for a loved one to adjust to memory care
It has been 5 weeks since my DH was placed in memory care. Every time I go, he says things like, "when can I go home, I want to be with you, I want you to take care of me." I hate this. I s…6 -
Re: How long does it take for a loved one to adjust to memory care
I’m sorry you are having struggles. This disease is relentless. I also feel so guilty and wished my DH could come home. I get sad and cry on the way home each day. My DH went to the hospital and stra…9 -
Re: Hospital bed time. Moving really fast
@harshedbuzz Thank you for asking. Thursday was no better than any other day this week. So Friday ( yesterday) I took a mental health day and went shopping and lunch with friends. That helped a lot.O…5 -
We took a nap
When I got to MC this afternoon, DH was lying in bed. I teased him about being in bed all day and he said he had just gotten there and was tired. I usually sit on the edge of his bed and visit with h…15
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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