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Re: When to go to memory care
So true that each PWD is different. We all share so much as caregivers, but the way this dreadful disease progresses will vary dramatically based on what part of the brain is under siege. It's w…6 -
In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
I’m reaching out, again, on behalf of my beautiful mom, Johanna “Jo C” Richardson, a passionate Peer Volunteer for nearly 20 years. Many of you knew that Jo C had been diagnosed with a progressive lu…12 -
Re: Speech
Preface to say I have been a Speech Pathologist for 30 years with Neuro and dementia but each situation is unique. First, rule out medication/medical reasons as mentioned. Also, time, emotions, gener…5 -
Re: Dating while still married and caring for my wife
Boy. I have nothing to say about the situation. Everyone is unique. I am not interested in finding companionship now but who am I to judge? I have found a word to describe people like us whose partne…6 -
Re: Obsessed about driving!
My husband has not driven in 10 months. I had my son remove a fuse so his truck wouldn't start. What u don't want is to be the person saying he can't drive. I told him if he wanted to …7 -
Re: Feeling overwhelmed and tired of dealing with this disease
Hello this is an absolutely awful disease. So sorry to hear you are finding it so tough. It zaps all your strength, it demands all your energy and ingenuity. You are not alone, we are all going throu…6 -
Re: Don’t know how to start, Long Rant Warning!! ⚠️
Wow, it's been a while since I've posted, but I feel for you, too. I don't have many outbursts, but I am getting tired. I feel like I don't have much of a life at all. Working dai…5 -
Feeling overwhelmed and tired of dealing with this disease
I am so tired of the uncertainty. Whenever I think I can handle the behavior, I quickly fall back into a slump. I want a normal life, NOT this new normal. His hallucinations are off the chain. He get…15 -
Four months
It has been four months since Mom died. I find myself feeling I should call her, I should be going to the AL to see her. By that I mean that I feel guilty that I’m not doing those things any more. It…5 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
I agree with the others that these behaviors mean it's time. I'm so sorry. I dread walking over that bridge to memory care, but know I will likely have to do it as well. xoxo5
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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