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Re: Betrayed
Dear Betraied. I'm sorry this is happening to you. If this was me I would find a lawyer, that specializes with this. If you were aware of your DHs impairment and his law firm asked him to leave due t…2 -
Re: Picking Skin
So sorry you and your LO are going through this. I remember so clearly when DH was picking scab after scab, and the bleeding. Nothing helped to curb it. He finally stopped when Depakote was added whi…1 -
Re: Betrayed
What a dreadful situation to find yourself in. How very sad and exhausting. You are definitely NOT a bad person. You need a starting point then a plan so you can start to rectify your situation. Mone…4 -
Re: Long overdue update
Thank everyone, for your kind comments. I've spent so much of the last 10 years being totally overwhelmed by everything dementia. It permeated every aspect of my life. On the surface, foster care for…4 -
Re: Dementia, meds, alcohol
Everyone here has given you sound advice and given the complicated medical history best handled by a professional. So first, I am glad you are looking into it with the doctor… BUT I will add my DW is…8 -
Re: My new tattoo
Here in southwest VA I'm paying close to $9000. It's been a year and they raised the rate by $800 a month. Not sure what to do, other than downsizing myself and hoping it doesn't last too long. And y…2 -
Re: Betrayed
I'm so sorry you're going through this — and no, you are not a bad person for considering divorce. I agree with @ladyzetta - I'd go with an elder law attorney — they can get a handle on the finances,…3 -
Re: Freedom feels so good!!
It is imperative that we have some time to ourselves once in a while. I didn't need it as much as some others, but I still needed it. Caregiving wears you out and you need a rest that you cannot find…4 -
Re: Newly diagnosed with MCI
My DW was finally diagnosed with EOAD about 2.5 years ago. It was quite the journey to get there though. 4 years ago my DW, whose business was medical billing. She had 10 doctors who contracted with …4 -
Re: Dementia, meds, alcohol
This is a hard thing to parse. How much alcohol does he routinely drink and what class of meds is he combining with it? If the meds are opioids, he shouldn't be drinking at all. Even something like g…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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