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Re: Worried
Is it safe for him to go to the test? Could he take his anger out on the driving test administrator? I’d be worried that, not only are you at risk every day, but so are the messengers who don’t know …5 -
Re: Today is going to be rough
Thanks everyone. I got through it. A couple of small details to manage when the time comes, but basically it's all set. I struggled a little. But my cousin (my husband's good friend and best man) cam…5 -
Re: Any ideas for me to stop worrying...
@annie51 - I'm like you — a worrier by nature, but have never had issues sleeping. I never woke up early, but I would wake up in the middle of the night. I've never thought anything of it because I a…5 -
Sharing positive news!
A memory care/assisted living evaluated and accepted my husband! He moved two days ago. It is a ten minutes drive and he tolerated the move very well, even rolling his own suitcase! He has a private …12 -
Re: UPDATE 4/19/24
just posted on another thread. I would specify comfort care and pain meds, no hospital, you could even consider no further antibiotics. This is nature taking its course. He’s at the end of his natura…5 -
Let's take a minute to celebrate the life we had
My wife is in the last stage of dementia. It's unbearably hard to watch. I put together a video of pictures that plays in her room filled with pictures of our life together and our many trips. We had…15 -
I just don't know what to do.
Those of you on this site have probably seen me post several times. I am all over the board. As background — my DH was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 years ago after 4 or 5 years of symptoms. I quit my…8 -
DH's Nightmare is Over
My DH completed his journey very early Wednesday morning. I'm so grateful he no longer has to live in Alzheimer's world, not remembering anything for more than a few seconds and wondering what he has…12 -
Re: DH has Alzheimer's disease
I have found that admitting to myself that my husband has a progressive and fatal disease has helped me with the sense of loss I am experiencing as my husband loses every single skill set he ever had…5 -
Re: As of 2:00 today, my DH is in Memory Care
Things will get better. What helped me the most was reaching out and finding other women who were also single. If you know anyone like that pick up your phone and just call them. Set up time for a co…5
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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