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The Long Goodbye
I have been keeping a journal, at the suggestion of my doctor. She also suggested that I share some or all of my journal entries to anybody I think might benefit or gain some insight into my experien…15 -
You Won't Believe this Update.
First, I want to thank everyone who so kindly and thoughtfully offered me support yesterday when I truly thought I would collapse from pain over my husband's situation. I believe you all carried me t…5 -
Re: Pros and cons of home care vs memory care--and misperceptions? For educational purposes
The cost of MC is staggering and scary - I'm also in Washington State, outside of Seattle, and the amount that a "community spouse" is allowed to keep from being impoverished is frightening…10 -
Bible Verse to Lift You Up 3/4/24
FRIENDS, just want you to know I read all your comments and appreciate them. The Holy Spirit is with you and me here and everywhere. Peace, Ronnie (Veronica Kelly Badowski) * COURAGE Genesis 1:1 NIV …6 -
Thank You.
Last night at 11:50PM my husband passed into the hands of God. He had been completely unresponsive to the nurses and to me all day. I talked to him all day about our lives together, about how I had l…18 -
Re: Can he move back home from Memory Care?
Hi Jazzma, Yes, he can come home. Four years ago, I placed my wife in memory care, with the intention of permanent placement. One week later, she was doing much better and I wanted her back home. Bro…6 -
Driving is set to rest! Finally!
So, part of this is an update, part of it, is I am hoping maybe my story will help someone else. Driving is such a huge subject for all of us. My DH has no insight into his disease, like many others.…14 -
Re: It feels like my world is falling apart
Just a small note. And I think my first time responding or posting here. My husband and I live in Missouri as well. He was diagnosed with dangerously low thyroid, moderate cognitive decline, possibly…6 -
Re: Just joined and new here
Hi Carolyn. Welcome to the forum, but wish you didn't need it. I'm sorry it is so bad for you, but are there any caregiver support groups near you? They can help, as can this forum. The good thing ab…6 -
Stage 8
Again, I can't believe this has happened, but it has. Peggy passed away right around 11am this morning. Thankfully, it was all very peaceful. I'm grateful that she didn't linger in this state, or tha…13
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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