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Re: The niggling things that add up
@harshedbuzz "I am the designated frontal lobe." Love it, you absolutely nailed it. I never thought of it that way but the description is right on target for me, as DH's current neurocognit…6 -
Re: The niggling things that add up
It's exhausting just reading about it all. Some days feel like that old Ed Sullivan act where they used to spin plates on sticks for some reason. Or in the parlance of the youngs? I don't have spoons…6 -
Re: Help with how to have the driving discussion . . .
My Dr sent DH to a driving assessor. He didn’t get by the verbal/written testing they did for reaction time, distractions. She told him he could try again in a year (which we know isn’t going to happ…6 -
Doesn't know me anymore
Hello, I'm new to this forum. My husband & my Mom both have dementia. My hubby is in a long-term care facility now. We've been on this journey for 10 years. He's been in care for 2. He doesn't kn…7 -
Re: The niggling things that add up
My father-in-law passed away 10 days ago. That part is over. Now, dealing with all the paper. It's endless. I too just want to be DONE. But his ashes will have to reside with me until I can get him t…6 -
Re: Is there any life left after Alzheimer's caregiving?
Stage 8 for about 14 months. I kept my DW home with me through the whole journey, I treasure all the time we had together. I was fortunately able to hire outside help to take case of the house so my …5 -
Re: Is there any life left after Alzheimer's caregiving?
Denise yes there is life after dementia. But what kind of life. I think jfkoc said it best, it’s what we make of it. My husband passed March 16, he has been with our Heavenly Father for 2 months. I a…5 -
Re: Is there any life left after Alzheimer's caregiving?
Denise, I noticed that you saw and commented to the similar post "Is there life after this". I am just beginning stage 8 myself. My DW went home to be with her Lord on Mothers day…just a fe…6 -
Is there any life left after Alzheimer's caregiving?
I would truly love to hear from those survivors of the Alz. nightmare about whether they were able to recover from the physical and mental strain of caregiving. It sounds like we all are pretty much …6 -
The niggling things that add up
no wonder we are all tired. I play a constant juggling game in my mind that wears me out before I get anything done. I need to get the oil changed in the car, the time to do that is before a MC visit…18
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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