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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…2 -
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 …4 -
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…5 -
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…0 -
Re: Where do you find support?
@Lisablock02 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. There are a couple things that could be in play here— Many times when a PWD has been living alone …2 -
Re: Broken bone
Broken bones ( particularly hips) place a lot of stress on the bodies of elderly people. Their immune and other systems just can’t handle it, and things start shutting down. Immobilization increases …4 -
Re: Sundowning now all day
Sometimes just being together with lots of hugs, hand holding helps…anything to reassure she is not alone. I sat and watched a lot of TV with my husband…programs not my choice. Looked at large pictur…7 -
Gotta work, DH can't be alone but not ready to be placed, holy Cr. what do I do?
I work part-time because we can't make it without the extra income. Both of us are on SS. I've been able to leave my DH for 6-7 hour stretch for the last year an a half but that's coming to an end. H…7 -
Re: New Journey Caregiving for friend-former spouse with Vascular Dementia
@a083129 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. How long does a person live with this type of dementia? It's really difficult to answer that question.…2 -
Re: Unusual Question
He probably won’t put the pictures and their absence together depending on what stage he is in. We made 2 small picture books with the names of the people and their relationship noted at the bottom. …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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