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Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
Hi, I placed my DW in memory care earlier this year. I tried to keep her at home as long as possible — and I almost waited too long. I was at wits' end, home aides were having increased trouble with …2 -
Re: Talking to who knows
only be concerned if/when it bothers her1 -
Re: EOAD and Amyloid PET Scan
Just a quick comment - with prior approval my DW was able to get an amyloid PET Scan approved through our insurance. We went to Denver this past November. After very good insurance coverage we still …1 -
Re: Shuffling and Gait Changes
I agree with Midge333. They say the last taste buds to go are for sweets. Why deny our LO of some happiness they have eating sweets.2 -
Re: Shuffling and Gait Changes
thank you. My husband did have PT a year ago. He also had a trainer until a month ago, it seems this is just an 8nevitable part of the process.1 -
Re: Need tips for keeping DW in her home as this progresses.
My husband died at home. I had part time care for about a year and full time the last 9 months. those last months were probably as expensive as placement. When I understood that I needed help I reach…1 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
I can’t, that’s for sure. I’m 68, my husband 81. I have enough money to keep me afloat, but too much to qualify for Medicaid. In addition I’m in a remote area without options of places to place someo…2 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
I read yesterday that the average cost for memory care is $115,000 a year. How can anyone afford that??1 -
Re: Need tips for keeping DW in her home as this progresses.
Hi Timmyd, I want to reinforce things others have mentioned: — Don't hesitate. Whether it is to make plans, make calls, reach out. Don't just go over and over things, take some steps. My DW is now in…1 -
Re: looking for advice for "chattering"
The shadowing and chatter is one of those things that sounds very benign on paper but the actual experience can be maddening. You might want to consider who you'd feel retiring if you find purpose or…2
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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