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Re: Just joined and new here
I wanted to mention that my doctor advised me to start a journal. She also suggested that if I felt comfortable with it, to share some or all of my journal entries with whomever I felt comfortable as…13 -
Sadly, we're nearing the end
I can't even believe I'm typing this, but it's true. The hospice nurse called me yesterday to tell me that Peggy's transitioning. And she is. Her heart rate is 140, even as she's just laying there in…8 -
Re: Pros and cons of home care vs memory care--and misperceptions? For educational purposes
As I prepare to place my DH in MC, here are my thoughts on the above mentioned pros and cons. I think replying with my feelings on these is as much therapeutic for me as informational for others! Pro…8 -
Re: Pros and cons of home care vs memory care--and misperceptions? For educational purposes
I would like to add to this. I hope nobody here, and I don't think there is anyone here, that would be self-righteous enough to look down on placement. I placed my DW because I had no other choice. I…13 -
Re: Pros and cons of home care vs memory care--and misperceptions? For educational purposes
Pros of residential living: Free of daily care giving tasks. Can visit as a wife or husband again, not a personal aide or nurse. Give up the exhausting tasks of care. Cons of residential living: Lack…7 -
Re: Just joined and new here
Hi Carolyn. Welcome to the forum and I'm so sorry you have to join it. There are folks here with spouses with FTD. I continue to struggle with my own grief and really resisted taking anything to mana…10 -
Just joined and new here
Hello...my name is Carolyn, and I have been contemplating joining this forum for a few months now, but have been too numb and grief-stricken to do so. But I thought I would give it a try. My husband …11 -
Re: How to get acclimated to the decline
I've seen others share this sentiment, and I can't agree more: each decline is like a gut punch. My husband's decline has been fast - at least it seems that way to me. In summer of 2021 I started not…5 -
Re: How to get acclimated to the decline
Annie51, I am having similar experiences with my DW, and it is harder (not to mention more lonely and depressing) than it was before this new very short term memory loss. When I bring my A Game, I an…5 -
Re: Really dumb question about moving LO to MC
Update: We moved Dad to MC on Saturday. We did not use the water leak fiblet; we went with the "it's what your doctors and CCRC think is best for you." We had the staff keep him busy elsewh…6
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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