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So confused. I don’t know what to do.
I just read Clarinetist’s post about Plan D. I think I’m in the exact same predicament. DH has been in and out of hospitals in at least 8 different nursing units since mid July. He had been doing pre…7 -
Cycles of doubt
This seems to happen every few weeks or even every ten days or so. I’m sure it’s a sign of burnout, but I want to run away. I want to be alone. I want to enjoy my home and my time, which are no longe…9 -
Re: Robotic therapy cat
Thank you Annie!!! Huge hit-who knew? She kinda knows it’s not real but doesn’t care….talking to it and thrilled8 -
ALZ, a time to laugh or chuckle, a time to cry
Just sharing a weird thing… DH in ES ALZ…We went to church and sitting in our usual aisle seat. ( I am immuno defecient so always try not to be between people). Some people wanted to be seated down t…9 -
Re: He wants to see my list
I never ever discussed in any way my husband's dementia with him. I always thought it would be a lose/lose conversation.6 -
Re: Robotic therapy cat
soo…ours came today, I’ll take it to MC tomorrow. My dog is terrified of it…5 -
Robotic therapy cat
I thought about getting a cat at one time but most of the responders on this forum discouraged the idea and I agreed with them that it would be too much stress for me as he gets worse. Even now he le…5 -
Re: Anger - not new but becoming absolutely untenable...
I just had to place my husband in MC for this reason. He was starting to get physical spit in my face, slapped me across my back, slapped my arm down when I was trying to keep him from screaming in m…5 -
Memory Care to Skilled nursing journey
My DH had a fall 3 weeks ago at his MCF and they transported him to the hospital. I didn't want him to go because I knew most likely he wouldn't be able to return to the memory care unit. I know how …5 -
Re: New here. DW is having issues.
A PWD went missing from a museum while her DH was in the restroom. She was seen on surveillance cameras walking down the street. Many people searched for her. Her body was found miles away. The prima…7
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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