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Re: Pros and cons of home care vs memory care--and misperceptions? For educational purposes
My LO was in memory care approx. three months after stroke/craniotomy/stroke rehab. There were only 3 men, including my LO in his unit out of about 30 residents, the rest women. I recognized one of t…5 -
Re: Leaving LO alone on the caregivers side
Something i have thought about quite a bit. With the weather warming up, i am trying to spend some time outside early in the morning while she sleeps. I have a motion sensor that will let me know whe…5 -
Re: Leaving LO alone on the caregivers side
I posting same situation, I order a medical bracelet that gives phone number to call and say in front Dementia Caregiver plus same info on card by drivers license5 -
Re: Leaving LO alone on the caregivers side
This could be an important thread, Kathy. Sometimes the things that should come to us automatically just don't unless someone reminds us about them. You just reminded everybody. Thanks!5 -
His last night at home
This is the last night my DH will spend at home. I understand now that he can’t live here, I can’t take care of him, I can’t keep him from slipping away. I’ve tried to hold him so tightly that he can…20 -
Re: I want to hide
You are the boss. My husband first hated the respite person and refused to come out of the bedroom. I did not budge. Eventually he made his peace with it. He cannot bully you, however inadvertently, …6 -
I want to hide
I just don’t want to get out of bed and face the day! To face DH. Sounds awful and I feel terrible saying it out loud, but it’s the truth! So many things that brought me pleasure no longer do. The sw…10 -
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
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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