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Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234358#Comment_234358 All I can say is, "DITTO." My DH is 83 and I'm 82. He's 5'11" and I'm 5'2." He has sever…8 -
Re: Should I take DH to out of state wedding?
Our twin grandchildren were married in separate ceremonies three years ago. I wanted to attend the weddings but had no one to stay with my husband so I could go. He was not incontinent nor was he whe…6 -
Re: Should I take DH to out of state wedding?
Oh dear I am sorry but I’m also a glutton for punishment, oh and I am also celiac have been since a baby so I understand dietary needs. You said your DH recognises family members, is still interactiv…5 -
Dementia
Dementia... a word I have come to loathe. It has been horrible to watch my talented, brilliant husband experience the horrors of this horrendous disease. Being aware of what Alzheimer's or likel…11 -
Re: Burnout
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/235525#Comment_235525 The job I might have been able to handle if I wasn't falling so completely apart emotionally from the caregiving. It has entered…7 -
Re: The Laugh & Cry Moment of the Day
I got my husband to wear the pull-ups by pretending to see a bad rash on his privates. In spite of how much he has declined, he is still very concerned about protecting the family jewels. I suggested…8 -
Sold my DO car
well… I finally figured out how to stop my DO from driving, I sold our other car. He always drove the jeep and now only “my” car is left. I told him I’m the primary driver so he can’t drive. So far i…18 -
Re: Necessity of a diagnosis
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234852#Comment_234852 What is 20 years amongst friends 😊?5 -
Re: Burnout
Thanks all. In a moment of clarity, I realized I have vacation, sick days and can take a family medical leave from work. I’ve been running so hard these last few years…dementia caregiving, a move, a …11 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/234401#Comment_234401 I get very resentful at times about how much money they leave you with. At $8-9,000/month for care, most people will be broke before …10
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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