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Re: Caregiver who is a nurse
Oncology nurse for 30+ years here. Nursing experience is helpful when navigating the healthcare system, understanding the terminology, tracking effects of medications and so on. On the other hand, it…6 -
Re: Joining with a thank you
best group I ever joined I’d be lost without you all, no one knows unless they live this nitemare. Keep the faith6 -
Re: Service dog
Seven years ago we rescued a 3 year old, 80lb German shepherd. She picked my husband and is his protector in every sense. I recently became the owner of a two year old shepherd from a dear friend dia…6 -
Joining with a thank you
Hello, After a few months of reading and searching this site, I have decided to join to thank those who have posted advice. You have been a lifeline, and I hope that my experiences can be helpful to …12 -
Re: When is it time?
I never would have toured facilities without this group. I completed an application for review today. Hopefully, he can be approved to be on the waiting list. This time last year, he was at home alon…5 -
Re: When is it time?
This advice has been repeated here many times: If you have to ask, "When is it time?", it probably already is. Start your visits to MCFs now.5 -
Re: Have no support
@Eloise0304 I can so totally relate! I shared my mom's dementia diagnosis with her siblings. Mom has told NO ONE. I secretly hoped they would have started visiting her more often. They are not s…6 -
Re: Have no support
I’m sorry. I really don’t have much support either. It’s very lonely.6 -
The move from Al to a SNF
We moved mom yesterday. We told her about a week before the move (my brother insisted). When we got there she had packed up everything in the room. My brother insisted we bring whatever she wants, th…5 -
Re: Leqembi
I'm one of those who chose to start on Leqembi. I recently had my 29th infusion. I have had zero infusion-related reactions and zero reactions to the Leqembi. For me, a Leqembi infusion is like …8
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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