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THE DAY SHE COULDN’T DRAW A CLOCK
I read this today and it touched me greatly. THE DAY SHE COULDN'T DRAW A CLOCK “From the memoir-in-progress by Michael J. Whelan The technician handed Rebecca a piece of paper and gave her what …19 -
We made it
My husband passed peacefully this morning. I woke just before and was holding his hand. I had been hoping that he could find an off-ramp, and he did. We have been blessed. My deepest thanks to all of…31 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
I have been married almost 50 years, the last 20+ have not been great I should have made changes along time ago but I didn't so now I feel like I can't. I need to see this through. She is i…7 -
Re: Executive functions
I try and fail often.5 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
As a long time member Crushed always said, “No Guilt, Ever!” We do the best we can but none of us are saints.6 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
Good point Dio my reasons would be emotionally based. I assume she would get half of our net worth and I think that would probably care for her as long as she will live, but I agree with Palmetto Peg…5 -
Near the end
We are down to the last hours. I am lying in bed with DH, music in the background, window open to sun and breeze. I am so terribly sad while being so grateful that he will be free. my heart is breaki…20 -
Re: Just need to vent a little
Hi Bunny whisperer I hear you loud and clear. Two adult children in their 40’s both very supportive until I actually need real help, tree trimming or a minimal carer sitting so I can shop for essenti…9 -
Just need to vent a little
On June 5th we left my DH's Neurologists office and were told that he has months to live. We werent told an actual amount of months, just months. Today being fathers day I thought maybe I would …14 -
Re: Wandering
Wandering is one of the key indicators that it is time to place a LO in MC. My criterion for placement was to place when a MC could do the job better than I could. In your case, a MC can protect her,…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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