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Re: Ugly Stepchildren Dilemma
My DH was everything to his children. He stayed with their abusive, alcoholic mother until they went to college to protect them. When they moved out of the house, he divorced her. She died 20 years a…6 -
Re: Ugly Stepchildren Dilemma
I really like PlentyQuiet's advice. In the nicest possible way, ask the stepkids to "take Daddy home" for a couple of days visit. That should do it. Nothing will be accomplished by con…6 -
Re: My husband is lucid much of the time
You are saying that he is "aware most of the time." If he is "aware," then, one of these two statements is a fact. (1) He is intentionally hurting you & others or (2) you have…6 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
Your expectations might be at a level too high for her to meet. I ended up taking DH phone away from him because it was a constant source of stress as he had trouble operating it. I also had a white …5 -
Re: New Diagnosis Support
I am so sorry. I know how hard it is. I did the same thing in that I didn't tell anyone except immediate family about my DH and his mixed dementia. Last year I told the neighbors and I am happy …5 -
Re: Start of incontinence
Personal hygiene issues are a common trigger for placing a LO in MC. The professionals in a MCF are well-versed in handling personal hygiene. You are not failing. You're doing the best you know …5 -
Re: My husband is lucid much of the time
Don't bring him home unless the rage/potential violence issues are gone. He likely needs to go to geriatric psychiatry, inpatient, to get on medications to mitigate the very real RISK TO YOU. Pe…6 -
Re: Ugly Stepchildren Dilemma
We are in good shape when it comes to DPOA and estate planning. However, I am considering changing our will to give my stepson's share to his son - DH's grandchild. I would leave stepson a …6 -
Out of Control
My first husband died of Alzheimer's at age 57 in 2011. I remarried in 2015 and now my 2nd husband has been diagnosed via brain scan with early Alzheimer's. I want so much to be a supportiv…7 -
Re: Still Need more HELP husband in the hospital
Our standard guidance is that if a family feels it is unsafe for their loved one to return home, they should not feel pressured to do so. Eloise0304: we encourage you to contact the Helpline again an…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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