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Re: Memory card financing
Just following up on this post…we have experienced having a parent in a Medicaid facility….they definitely are not the best. As said previously, yes, talk to an elderlaw attorney. But, this is where …6 -
New to group
Hello I just wanted to introduce myself. My husband is 56 year old. He was diagnosed with PPA and frontotemporal dementia about 5 years ago. I believe we are now entering ALZ as well. This week I had…10 -
Re: Just need to vent a little
We have 2 of our children still living at home (oldest and youngest) the only no shows were the 2 middle ones who do have families of their own. A year ago I asked the 2 still living at home for extr…6 -
Re: Slow motion in Stage 8
Butterflywings, it is so good to hear from you. Today I joined you in stage 8 as DH passed away this morning. I am frightened by how bottomless the grief is, even knowing that it was an inevitable an…6 -
Re: I need a safe space for me
I think all of us can say we’ve been dealing with the same issues. This afternoon I tried to have a little conversation with my DH, and since he can’t follow even the simplest conversation, it was us…8 -
Re: I need a safe space for me
@Dio : I think many here share your sentiment. I know I do.6 -
Re: 50 years
Well we had the 50 anniversary . I played the old songs "did she mention my name" "bad bad leroy brown" "cotton Jenny" You liked the other one so her is another Marital …9 -
Re: Executive functions
We all do the best we can with what we have to work with. Once in a while when we turn out the lights at night, DW will say "thank you I had a good day today". I treasure those nights.5 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
BPS- lot to unpack in your post. I opted to remain married, obtain a DPOA and set up a trust to protect assets and remain responsible for the care of my DW. So yea, definitely seek good legal advice …5 -
Slow motion in Stage 8
Dear Forum mates, I am just checking in as the dust begins to settle (sort of) following my beloved DH's peaceful passing a few months ago, ending 6+ years of our devastating dance with dementia…23
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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