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Walking on eggshells
Dh has young onset and I feel like I'm losing my mind. Feels like I'm constantly walking on eggshells so that I don't say or do the wrong thing. And like I'm constantly running interference between h…3 -
Re: Options
institutional Medicaid is also different than Medicaid living at home. There are different eligibility rules. In some states, Institutional Medicaid will help with assisted living and memory care, wh…2 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
A lawyer (cela) will put all options on the table with pros and cons. You will make the choice. The question of divorce comes up here on a regular basis so it may be time to share info and ideas agai…2 -
Re: Is this a stupid question?
My mother in law had very poor short term memory for many years but it never progress into any other symptoms of AD. She was able to take care of all her daily activities until a couple of weeks befo…1 -
Re: Update on Decision & Question: Decline, delusions & agitation-next steps?
@member1201 A couple of points to consider form one whose parent was diagnosed during a hospitalization via the ED. What you are describing is not a neurological emergency. That would be something ak…1 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
I agree that a visit with an elder law specialist is very important. You do not have to divorce your wife to keep from being impoverished, and a lawyer who specializes in such matters can tell you ho…4 -
Re: How long does it take for a loved one to adjust to memory care
I just cannot handle the thought of MC for my wife. In the darkest days when that other person, her other self, is in our home and I want to escape from her, MC seems right. Then it passes and my wif…7 -
Re: The coming new year....
Anna, I am looking forward to finding my wife an adult day care center. She will have socialization with someone other than me, and I will be able to spend some time doing things I need to do and lik…9 -
Re: When to tell family and friends
I was in the same boat with my DH. He made me promise not to tell anyone including our children. I almost immediately told our financial guy because I was terrified about money to take care of him. I…3 -
Re: Cost of Memory Care
@AlzWife2023 Entering as a self-pay resident tends to give more options if you anticipate needing institutional Medicaid at some point. Many of the nicer places that accept both have a limited number…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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