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‘Just Put Her in a Home,' They Say
‘Just put her in a home,' they say. Family, friends, co-workers (I still work full time), and health care professionals all mean well, and they have my best interests in mind when they tell me that. …5 -
Re: I want to be finished
This hits home with me, tragically. I love my mother dearly, but I I can feel my compassion being forced aside due to selfish concerns like the amount of time and money it will take to provide care.9 -
Re: I want to be finished
Some people will say that we need to enjoy this time with our LO. Well when they can’t even form a sentence to have a conversation with you, can’t walk or do ANYTHING for themselves, it’s kind of har…11 -
Re: ‘Just Put Her in a Home,' They Say
Ive been on this road over 13 years. You just have to do the best you can. My lovely wonderful brilliant public sprited physican wife had been appointed to the highest Medical position in her field i…10 -
SMH (shake my head) moment
Just sharing because I know you'll get it. Overnight, my DH managed to misplace his underwear. All of it (except what was in the hamper). Checked drawers and closets throughout the house. Checked the…5 -
I want to be finished
Today I went to a funeral of my friend's mother. I was jealous. JEALOUS! How horrible am I? I think very. She lost her dad three years ago. Her mom wasn't all that sick, just unlucky with a case of p…26 -
By White Crane: Compassion Fatigue and dealing with new confusion
I just read an article on Compassion Fatigue and it really hit home with me. It sounded like what I have been experiencing but had no name for. I've been feeling impatient, tired, and a number of oth…6 -
Re: Bad day
If theres one thing we learn as caregivers it's to be careful with our words to others. The one phrase that has bothered me the most is "Everything happens for a reason." Seriously? What re…7 -
White Crane: Gotta laugh or I'm gonna cry
A couple of days ago, DH and I were sitting in the living room relaxing. I think he must have dozed off for awhile or something. He suddenly picked up one of the two TV remotes and asked, "Is th…6 -
Our anniversary
So this Tuesday is the 25th anniversary of our first date. I was 28. He was 39. We had been talking for a while online (we met on AOL 😂) and finally decided to meet in person. He picked me up at my p…5
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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