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Re: DH Died Last Night
I thank every one of you who responded with condolences, prayers and support. I would not have made it through Roger's illness without the support and advice I found in this amazing community. T…6 -
Re: Over Stimulation
hi. I have been on this connection thing only a few other times. This is the first I have commented. I am here because the last few days have been terrible and made us both cry. Kind of like what hap…7 -
This is TBE checking in from Stage 8
It's been a long time since I have posted on here. It's 15 months since dw passed, but never forgotten. Today I walked by a craft section and she was there, grief, just not as bad. So I wou…15 -
Dermotologist: When to Stop
My DW had a small spot removed a couple of years ago. A tiny melanoma we caught early. Her father had a bunch of these taken off over the years and it got harder to manage as he went downhill with hi…8 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
I thank you all for your responses. I know it's only been two weeks and I pray sometime down the road I feel better about him being there but right now, my heart is broken in two. Reading your p…6 -
Re: What's your pleasure?
Walking under trees feels good to me. I think the Japanese call it "forest bathing." It actually lowers blood pressure, eases depression, and feels good generally. There is a cemetery at th…5 -
hijacked by spam
It is really so sad when someone wants to hijack a forum where we are actually helping each other. For what? attention? scamming? both… I try to flag most of them when I see them, but it is really ju…5 -
DH in nursing facility
I haven't posted for awhile. A lot has happened. My DH is in a nursing facility due to falls at home. After being in the hospital for two days I received a call from his Dr stating he needed 24/…7 -
Re: DH in nursing facility
changing your frame of mind may help. You did not ‘put him away’…you did something FOR him…allowed him to have 24/7 care which CANNOT be provided by one person who intends to remain healthy themselve…6 -
Re: Reversed sleep patterns
Although our situation isn’t exactly the same I can pass along our journey and what has and hasn’t worked for my DH. My DH is currently late stage 6, early 7. For almost 2 years now I have dealt with…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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