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Re: Medicare and caregiving
M1, I fully agree. But at least they're talking about it. That's always the first step.2 -
Re: How can I care for my mother on my own without losing myself?
lgm- Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here, but glad you found this place. It sounds like you've been through a lot already at such a young age. I understand your sense of urgency aro…4 -
Re: Went looking for love
there are all sorts of levels of companionship. You mention texts, phone calls etc. Then a visit to your home. Did you see her at all in real life outside your home or do you not have reliable help s…9 -
Re: Seroquel
M1 beat me to it. Driving and boating don't mix with dementia - especially at the stage your DH clearly is. Just disappear the keys and pretend you have no idea what happened. Rinse and repeat. That'…3 -
Re: Thanks for the help as I go through this
You have found a support group, and this is it. Like you, my LO believes she doesn't have a problem and would interrogate me about any call I might make that suggests she needs help. This group is al…3 -
Re: Went looking for love
We understand how you feel. The loneliness is crushing sometimes even if your LO is there physically with you. They are not mentally there anymore. I miss him. I miss us. Please be careful using dati…6 -
Re: Went looking for love
ouch. I'm so sorry. You're not the only one who has done this, and it's no one's business but yours, IMHO. But—goes to show that the reality is more than most people can cope with. I believe you are …7 -
Re: Thanks for the help as I go through this
I like your comment about everything taking so long. I have learned to slow right down and if I'm not too tired, in the right frame of mind - like you - I think "not rushing" is a great way…3 -
Re: Thanks for the help as I go through this
LynnBonser: educate yourself about anosognosia. Your husband truly thinks he's fine and cannot perceive his deficits. This is quite different from denial. It also means that you have to learn workaro…2 -
Re: Thanks for the help as I go through this
I found I needed help in a different way. My DH went through the angry stage last fall and I thought I was going crazy. Found an online therapist who has been awesome for listening and supportive whe…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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