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Re: Great reads and many tears
Even on a good day, I have an overwhelming sense of doom. My brain is so fogged up with his dementia I don’t have a real life. I don’t think he is blind, but I know he can’t see, so I am his eyes. He…5 -
I did it
This will be a long post. Please forgive me ahead of time. Last Friday I called 911 and got my husband taken to emergency. His feet were really swollen and he was somewhat feverish. So off to the hos…6 -
Re: Changing from Memory care to Home
I am certain that most have "second thoughts" about having placed a loved one in a facility for any number of reasons. Perhaps it would help you to make a "pro/con" list for bring…6 -
An interesting description of dementia by someone who has it.
My DH is about 2 years into his diagnosis of moderate MCI and dementia of unspecified nature. He was having an especially difficult day and couldn't seem to remember anything or get himself oriented …5 -
Re: Years to go. Dementia is so SLOW.
Josey, everyone has already said it! You need to start living for yourself. Life is too precious for the disease to take both of your lives. I recently placed my DH but I haven't visited yet, based o…6 -
New Here
Hello, My mental health therapist finally gave me enough of a push to help me take this step. I have read a number of discussion threads and it appears I found a good place. I'm 62 and my DH is 67. W…8 -
Years to go. Dementia is so SLOW.
I'm no longer in the trenches. I feel so much for those of you still caring for your LO at home. I have no idea how I made it through all that. But I'm here to let a few thoughts out again, about lif…7 -
Re: Years to go. Dementia is so SLOW.
Oh, Josie! Your post really tore at my heartstrings. This Limbo is such an awful, conflicting place to be. My DH, although 79, was incredibly physically healthy; he took no medication; he ate well, s…5 -
I had to say good-bye
I believe the last time I posted was last March when dh was admitted to hospice care. The love of my life passed away last Thursday, May 25, 2023. I remember reading heartbreaking posts from my fello…9 -
Re: I want to be finished
Malka, you are definitely not alone. I feel exactly the same as you, like I will never be FREE! My mom is 85 & in late stage AD. Every morning I hope she doesn’t wake up, but she always does and …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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