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Re: Unusual Question
I moved my DH (stage 6) in mid-March and I did bring photos. There are framed photos of him riding his motorcycles, some that he had purchased from a friend, canvas prints from our travels, a picture…1 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
Kibbee, regarding staging, a few questions. In addition to what you described, is DH incontinent? Can he articulate? I think he is further along in the staging than you indicate, based on the experie…2 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
@Kibbee major neurocognitive disorder is just the newest technical way of saying dementia. Then they can further specify which one- FTD, Alz, Lewy Body, etc. To the post: My mom didn’t have too many …3 -
Re: At My Wits End
If you have Smart911 where you live, you can create an account detailing your husband's condition. When a (!! call comes in, the first responders will get this information in route.1 -
Re: Trying to think ahead
Thank you for this thread. I need to gather this information and put it together to have ready if needed!1 -
Re: Trying to think ahead
Probably best to call and ask them. I hope you will share what they tell you. It can help someone else.1 -
Re: Has anyone had to make the decision for their parent to move to assisted living?
Yes. If you are still following this post, I just wanted to also say you are not alone. As others here stated, many have had to make that decision for a parent. I believe it is one of the most diffic…1 -
Re: I Feel so Awful….
Yes, when there isn't an "event" that triggers placement, the "where" and "when" are really hard. I had prescreened MC facilities so that I had a ranked list and was on …2 -
Re: I need a safe space for me
Yep, been there. I love the push to do the chore now or he will - when you are exhausted and you know that he will make a bigger mess. I have absolutely been there and ran myself to the ground. I did…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
HB, regarding the hair loss that seems to be resolved/resolving I am guessing the dermatologist won't do much about it. It seems to be self-limiting, probably due to an event (sepsis) and now that th…1
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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