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Re: The rest of the story
I am now almost 20 months into the next part of my life, without DH. This journey is like no other. For those following behind me, I found the following: Everyone's path is their own, and each person…5 -
First time out
Today I took my mom out for an adventure from her LTC facility. She has been there for 3 weeks and I thought i would see if she could handle going to familiar places with me. Wrong,,, she did not rec…7 -
Dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions... FTD/Pick's DH56
Oh guys. These rollercoaster of emotions. We are newly diagnosed, but it's like crossing the finish line of part 1 of this psychological thriller. I feel like I've been living in hell for over 10 yea…7 -
Re: Can others understand?
@Petra2024 Nope, i don’t believe an outsider can “know what you’re going through”. I do believe, those kinds of proclamations or statements are an effort to show understanding and empathy. But goodne…5 -
Re: Lonely but longing to be alone…
I had a surprise last week. My cousin was encouraging me to utilize the respite care that hospice offers and pointed out that I need time to myself. I was shocked when I said out loud, "I don't …8 -
Re: Dealing with the rollercoaster of emotions... FTD/Pick's DH56
Looking back, I believe the earlier stages (2 and 3) are not always recognized until later on. I am not sure FTD follows the basic 7-stage model for dementia, but I found that knowing the stages has …7 -
I'm moving to the new house in two weeks. Feeling lonely but grateful
It's been awhile since I posted an update. I continue to spend down our life savings so DH can qualify for Medicaid. My new house is almost ready to move into. The interior has been completely re-pai…9 -
Re: The rest of the story
This coming week will be the second anniversary of DH's leaving. The second year has been harder than the first, because the shock and numbness wore off and reality set in. Fortunately, the counselor…6 -
Re: Do You Talk To Yourself Out Loud As A Caregiver?
My mom used to talk to herself quite a bit. I would ask her … Mom, are you talking to yourself? She would say … Yes because I like to talk to intelligent people. I whisper to myself a lot when frustr…6 -
Re: Do You Talk To Yourself Out Loud As A Caregiver?
If you are losing it, I'm right there with you.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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