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How do you know you LO is in the dying phase?
I just left him in the hospital for observation - impacted colon anyway he is so weak. Now can barely walk , sleeps slot. Keeps saying he is dying and I will be ok, i say” Michael- we can get busy li…5 -
It feels like my world is falling apart
DH has been in MC since January 23rd and I miss him terribly. The house is so lonely and nothing feels the same. I finally had my appointment with the elderlaw attorney yesterday and felt so much bet…7 -
Re: So conflicted and grieving at the prospect of mc for dh
update: On Saturday we ended up in the ER as DH couldn't walk down the stairs, didn't talk, and couldn't stand. He was admitted and with all the tests - CT, Xray , blood and urine - can't find anythi…5 -
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
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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