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Having a massive attack of guilt
My parent is going to be placed in memory care and it's going to have to involve some fiblets. I didn't expect to feel so guilty about this as ltc has been my goal for several months now. T…8 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
For context, my DW is 73 years old and is now in Stage 7f, and on hospice, she is near the very end. She hasn't so much as opened her eyes in months, but still take food if you tap her lips with…13 -
Re: DH says he feels worthless
yes it’s heartbreaking to hear them say that. I found my husband did that when he was anxious. I would tell him how much I loved him and that I would always be there for him. It seemed to calm him. W…4 -
Re: DH says he feels worthless
Even with Anosognosia my wife has an awareness that she is not the same person she used to be. Though she has vehemently denied in the past that she has any kind of cognitive issue, she often says sh…6 -
How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
I’m absolutely determined to see my DH through this nightmare. I am determined to keep him home until the end. Are there others out there that are doing this and have you managed to keep your sanity …12 -
Re: DH says he feels worthless
My husband does this frequently…calls himself worthless and even worse, stupid or an idiot. He knows he has something wrong with his brain, and him being aware of this has made it worse. Someone wrot…7 -
Re: projecting future costs and availability of funds
To add to QBC's list: If the ALF or MCF charges a base rate for the room (incl. meals & housekeeping) and then charges extra for different levels of care (everything from meds management on …7 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
Thanks. It's good to know that I'm not alone in feeling this way8 -
Re: I Think It's Time
I retired 2 years earlier than planned as well. I adjusted to the not working ok (I had a very stressful job), but I became (and still am) very isolated. I’m very happy for you that you’re able to ta…6 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
I have just taken it for granted that this…and worse… will be the way it is for the rest of my life and have never thought that I have any kind of future left. Today I got to go the grocery store and…8
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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