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Re: Brain autopsy
My husband and I are both donating our bodies to the medical school in our area. They told us that in some cases the bodies would be studied for years (I’m thinking brains of Alzheimer patients) and …2 -
Re: Where do you live
We live in Townsville Far North Queensland Australia, the dry tropics on the eastern Australian coast.2 -
Re: Has anyone here thought about divorce?
I don’t have a problem with a divorce as long as you are not financially hurt by it. I also suggest placement. I suggest you use the fact that he doesn’t want to live with you as your explanation for…1 -
Re: Has anyone here thought about divorce?
Dear @Bailey's Mom Do sorry you are in this untenable situation. I encourage you to talk with your attorney, or hire an Elder Care attorney. A divorce from an individual with dementia is going t…2 -
Re: Brain autopsy
I had an autopsy for my DW’s brain. I made an extensive post a month or so ago. In a follow up post in the same thread I answered a question about the process I went through.1 -
Re: Has anyone here thought about divorce?
In my state there is something called a petition for evaluation. I used it for a different type of mental health issue, but I would think it would work for dementia. A judge would review the form and…2 -
Re: Do an Angioplasty with S4?
Newer blood thinners don't require frequent blood work, but most are very expensive2 -
Re: Do an Angioplasty with S4?
I would not—which seems to align with her wishes. She isn't having any acute symptoms that need managed & her heart muscle is pumping normally (not weakened by any areas of restricted blood …3 -
Re: Has anyone here thought about divorce?
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments and suggestions. I have reread them all, and here's what I think I should do…advice welcomed!: Divorce seems like a bad and difficult option…should hav…6 -
Re: Memory care questions
My DH has been in MC for 2 years and5 months. He went straight from the hospital to MC so I had to take his clothes and other belongings to him the next day. I wasn't going to visit him but the …3
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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