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Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
Not just hard, desperately hard @M1 . It's beyond sad when folks make it so hard to help them. Perhaps it is the only way. I'm so sorry it has to be this painful.2 -
Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
M1, I have no advice- only empathy. I am sorry that you, and so many others, have such struggles day in and day out. You’ve gone above and beyond for so long, you really need to do what’s mentally he…5 -
Re: Frustrated
My mom did not want to move, but did not dig in her heals and flat out refuse. We told her she was moving period. It wasn’t pretty but she went because she realized she had no choice. She barely spok…1 -
Re: How can I care for my mother on my own without losing myself?
Hello, I am sorry to see you are in this situation. Only you can make the decision that you will be comfortable with. Also, no decision is permanent. If you try something and it doesn't work, you can…2 -
Re: Went looking for love
No guilt. I heard it first here, (from Crushed) that you have to do whatever works for you, to try and survive this disease so it does not take two. Like M1 said, it is your business only. I agree it…8 -
Re: Medicare and caregiving
This sounds kind of like hospice, but without the expectation that the PWD will pass within 6 months. This sounds like a wonderful program for caregivers who desperately need support.2 -
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
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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