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Re: Travelers to Unimaginable Lands
I do understand. I ask my husband questions all the time and as I’m speaking I know I’ll never get an answer. You’re right though, it’s thinking out loud and still including them in our world. Great …2 -
Re: Thank you all!
I’m so glad you’re safe and that, in that scary moment, you made the right decision and protected yourself by urging him to make that call. Hopefully, now that he is with medical professionals, he ca…1 -
Re: Thank you all!
Oh my goodness, I am glad you both are safe! I understand your heart is broken, but you absolutely did the right thing…they will hopefully get him squared away on some meds that will help, and you ca…1 -
Re: Car Keys
our memory care np told DH he had to take a driving test. I told him it was because he turned 70 and insurance required it…but instruction came from NP. He didn’t pass written test and questions so d…1 -
Re: DH put on in home hospice care
Dear Nancy, I wish you could have a friend or a relative, or an aide there with you during the evenings. It is so hard on so many levels to be there shouldering this by yourself, in the middle of the…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
Still in mid 40s here but cloudy now. Did go to the mailbox for mail from Saturday. I made the soup so ya'll come over for supper. I even have French and corn breads . I like to add a big spoonful of…1 -
Travelers to Unimaginable Lands
Sending best wishes to everyone. It’s two years since I joined this forum and since I’ve given up paid work entirely to care for my DH with Alz. Thinking back and looking at photos, it’s at least 5 y…3 -
Re: Losing glasses in nursing facility
Glasses. I had luck ordering online from Zenni. They have a range of prices and I just picked one from the cheaper side. I used his old prescription and they were fine. There are several online place…2 -
Re: New here and overwhelmed
Hi Cat. Welcome to the forum, but sorry you have a need for it. I don't frequent the forum very much anymore. My wife passed on 24th of June 2022, but I remained an active member for another 2 years …5 -
Now I have time to be sad
I hope this is not inappropriate. My very, very elderly LO is safe now and in a steady decline. The analogy I use is that mentally and physically it is like a train slowly pulling away. But I tell my…4
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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