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Re: Ups and downs in late stage Alzheimers and Hospice
I agree with the above, but I know it's hard to get in that mindset. From what you say, he almost certainly is going to die soon no matter what you do. You say you want him to feel better: that is co…5 -
Re: Wondering ...
My sister in law says unsupportive things. For example, I have made a very difficult decision to move out of state near our daughter as my husband is declining. My daughter and son in law will help s…5 -
Re: Wondering ...
my thought is… if you decide to mention how her comment makes you feel, however you do it, and she doesn’t call back… give her a call first and let her know you miss your conversations and ask if eve…5 -
Re: Inner Dialogue
If my dh is meeting people he knows I've decided that their saying, "He looks fine to me," is a win. I've decided it means I'm meeting his needs well enough that his disability fades into t…7 -
Inner Dialogue
I would like to share something with the group I learned in sports that I am using to cope with my wife's challenges. In sports your inner dialogue has a lot to do with your outcome. If you say inter…13 -
Re: His last night at home
I felt the same way. I tried and still try to hold her as tight as I can. Trying to save her from falling all the way down the rabbit hole but to no avail. My DW sounds a lot like your DH and the nig…6 -
Re: Is meeting someone new a possibility?
This sounds like a very hard situation to navigate. My DW is now a dependent, not a partner. She is also clingy and manifests anxiety in the form of panic attacks if I leave her home alone (which I d…5 -
Re: Is meeting someone new a possibility?
@Kathryn1 I am so sorry you find yourself in this situation. It's unfortunate that you find yourself in a kind of Schrodinger's Cat kind of marriage— married and yet without you husband at the same t…7 -
Re: His last night at home
My deepest thanks to all of you. It's interesting that even with the support of friends and family, you who I have never met in person can comfort me the most. The transition this morning was smooth.…7 -
Re: Ups and downs in late stage Alzheimers and Hospice
How do we let someone die. It is not what we want to do. If you are conflicted about the meds please consult your husbands Dr. Perhaps Pallative care could be considered. Now regarding the swallowing…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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