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Durable Power of Attorney and More
This may be one of the most important topics on this forum, so I will keep it brief. Disclaimer: This is not legal advice; please seek counsel from a certified elder law attorney. There is a big diff…12 -
Re: New to group
I’m sorry you and your husband are going through this and at such a young age. It’s hard not to take it personally. Even those of us who have been on this journey for a length of time, still fall apa…5 -
Re: The Long Goodbye
@CampCarol I am sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. It sounds as though he passed very peacefully. FWIW, it does seem as if sometimes a person seems to wait until they're alone or their …6 -
Re: Title Co Trouble
Update: I switched banks and was finally able to do a cash out refinance using the POA. I knew it wasn’t right that I couldn’t do anything with our house. So glad to have that battle behind me.7 -
The Long Goodbye
My beautiful, sweet husband passed away a little while ago. I was sleeping, and I don’t know how I will ever forgive myself for not being with him. I have to comfort myself knowing that he is free fr…19 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/239137#Comment_239137 I can’t, that’s for sure. I’m 68, my husband 81. I have enough money to keep me afloat, but too much to qualify for Medicaid. In addi…6 -
Re: Executive functions
@trottingslong It’s a lot for me to take care of two adults. The morning routine of getting my DH bathed, potty, dressed and fed is sometimes all I have the energy for. He can no longer shoulder any …5 -
Still Here
I haven’t posted in a while, I am struggling with the situation here. DH is now on day 47 of not eating, over a month with no heart meds, and he’s refused fluids of any kind since Monday. The Hospice…10 -
Taking Charge
I read this today in “Daily Comforts for Caregivers “ by Pat Samples. “When I’ve had to take charge of some areas of my loved one’s life, he doesn’t want to let go, even when he can’t manage anymore.…5 -
Re: My husband is dead
Thank you for all the kind comments. I am experiencing great relief that my husband's earthly journey is over. Next comes my great sadness that we ever had to go through this miserable disease. …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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