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Re: The bizarre way the dementia mind works!
@Palmetto Peg The story about your bridge lover is a classic example of a conflated memory. This is seen in many kinds of dementia; dad's form is particularly associated with confabulation and he did…6 -
Re: Reached out to my state rep
I agree - they do not understand the disease or the costs - emotionally or financially to the Spouse. I am struggling to cover in home care a few days a week to help me care for Dh. (24,000 year). Wi…5 -
Re: Can others understand?
Hello, all. No, others can't understand. I am of the age where most of my friends have had a mother, father, sister, brother who has or has had dementia, or even a terminal illness. But as much as th…9 -
Re: Memory Care, Early Retirement, or Keep Pushing On?
I have been the primary caregiver for my DH and I am also a teacher. I have been caring for my DH for 12 years. I hired a caregiver and then she had a car wreck and is unable to work for 6 months. Tr…8 -
The bizarre way the dementia mind works!
This would have almost been funny if it hadn't been my DH talking to me! My DH has accused me of infidelity with a particular individual on more than one occasion. I have learned not to over-react af…6 -
Re: Memory Care, Early Retirement, or Keep Pushing On?
Wow. You are all so very kind and supportive. Thank you; I do not know what I would do without you and this forum. Continuing to work and considering placement does make the most sense in regards to …8 -
Re: "Who am I?"
Worth a try but I wouldn't get your hopes up. My partner doesn't recognize me in pictures any more. Today she told me that she was surprised how much she loved me because we had just met, and she hop…7 -
Re: Another outburst...doctor suggests new drug...MC
Abilify is in the same family of antipsychotics as the older drugs Seroquel and risperidone. Might be worth a try. I still worry that he needs to be stable before you transfer him to memory care or y…5 -
Re: Reached out to my state rep
I appreciate all that you wrote. I’m 13 years younger than my husband. We are both retired. We have social security and a small nest egg. We (meaning me) cannot afford the expense of placement or in …6 -
Re: Jo C, privacy and a good wishes thread
Boo - thank you dear old friend - one of the "originals" on this site. She is an awesome person and SO wise. Wish to see her here more. Grin - had to get that in there King Boo - you have b…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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