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My DH is gone
My DH left us this morning. His passing was relatively peaceful, but there was a six-day buildup to it, so I feel wiped out. As he was leaving the nursing home to go to the funeral home, all the staf…21 -
Re: I have Covid and DH in MC is on the verge of pneumonia
it’s been a rough couple of days. I had a bad reaction to the Paxlovid and went to bed Friday night with my eyelids swollen and folding over my eyes and my lower lip puffy and difficulty swallowing. …6 -
Re: Ouch
There really is no point, though I keep denying that truth. I busted my butt to get her here with her family and I just want to crawl into a hole and cry.12 -
Ouch
The holidays sure have a way. I know I’m lucky to still have my DW, but … She asked me to take her to go Christmas shopping the last month, so I did. She got presents for everyone in her family…excep…16 -
Season's Greetings
Hi friends. I just wanted to stop by to let you know I still think of you all the time. I hope you can find at least a little enjoyment through the holidays, and I wish everyone a better new year. It…13 -
My Step Dad had a stroke.
2024 is ending the way it began for me and our family. My Cancer diagnosis, placing my DH in memory care, my DH passing away in August and now in November my 90 year old Step-Dad had a stroke. He has…11 -
Re: Something I have never seen discussed here
Found a pretty comprehensive review that had the following interesting statistics: among 33 studies reviewed, "The reported frequency of dementia due to potentially reversible causes varies from…6 -
Re: When is it time…
The decision to place my DH, who was becoming increasingly argumentative, anxious and combative, was incredibly hard. My kids are all in their 30s and with young families (babies, elementary school a…8 -
Re: Well, That Didn’t Go Well
My DH would not accept having any help in the house. He even fussed when I had major back surgery and needed someone to clean the house for 6 months. He wouldn't go to day care. The only time I …7 -
Re: Well, That Didn’t Go Well
I’m hearing you with so much understanding. The heartbreak while trying to make things work or get things right is abhorrent. What to do and how to do it, questions, questions, questions and a big si…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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