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My DH has passed on
I lost my DH about 2 weeks ago but it still seems unreal. How long before I stop rushing through the grocery store because I can't be away more than a few minutes? When will I finally sleep thro…12 -
Re: Angry
my DH does't feel so dear to me. He was in a Donanemab trial for 18 mos. just seemed to delay the inevitable. He is mid-stage, not driving and lately has been watching TV non-stop and napping. I…5 -
Re: How normal is it?
I must add to my earlier response to How Normal Is It. My sweet DH to me is going through a normal phase. He still puts his shoes on the wrong feet, clothes on back to front and inside out, two or th…5 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
At some point she won’t understand what a dry erase board is for or be able to read the words on it. Even if she can still read them, she may not be able to understand what they mean. Nor can she rem…4 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
That's exactly it. Her brain can't manage any of that anymore. I think you can keep doing many of these things, but just not expect it to yield the result you're seeking. I still write…5 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
Welcome. You have found the right place, but I am sorry that you have to be here. The most profound description of my role as the spouse of PWD was my job is to "manage the decline". Today&…4 -
Re: Angry
We shouldn't beat ourselves up when we get frustrated and impatient, but we do. We see new problems and unexplainable behavior changes that don't make sense to us, and we think we should be…5 -
Re: Who am I?
I am 10 plus years into this caregiving role. DH is now stage 7. I too wonder who I am or what I will do when DH dies. I am truly lonely now and miss are life prior to the Dx. Caregiving is all consu…5 -
Re: Who am I?
I too am on this long journey caring for a man who has become mostly a stranger. I have lost myself and sadly a lot of our friends as well. Guess it is no fun to be around a crazy person (him not me …5 -
Re: Who am I?
JC5, I can really relate. My husband is no longer the strong, intelligent, analytical guy who could troubleshoot, problem solve and fix anything. He used to be so kind, caring and thoughtful. Sadly t…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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