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Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
Dear Friend - I will say again for the folks that don't know already, that DH has not bathed in years. Literally. A quick sponging off/wipe of the hot spots suffices and he smells fine, has no skin b…4 -
Re: Medicare and caregiving
This is my take: there is a class of college educated professionals who earn middle class incomes to provide services for/to interact with/to manage vulnerable populations. This includes PWDs and oth…2 -
Re: How long on Namenda?
Hospice may require patients with terminal illnesses to stop curative treatments. Namenda is not a cure for any type of dementia. It just helps a patient remain more functional for a period of time. …2 -
Re: Went looking for love
I held my breath as I began to scan the comments. Grateful for the care and compassion in this group. Take care of the big picture as well as the small. You receieved excellent advice here.7 -
Re: Seeing things
I went through that behavior for a year or so. I always replied that "I don't see that but your eyes are better than mine". During a Dr visit I always mentioned that my DW had very good vis…5 -
Re: Seeing things
All you can do is to try to live in her world as much as possible. Play along and react in as positive a manner as you can.4 -
Re: Went looking for love
I am in a similar situation. I'm not one to look elsewhere myself, but no one should judge you for doing so. You've been dealing with a difficult situation and coping the best you can. I hope you fin…3 -
Re: Went looking for love
I think the key here is to manage expectations, both for yourself and for any potential partners or friends. Even just small casual conversations can be nourishing, and as other have said, if you cre…4 -
Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
M1, I am so sorry that you and she are going through this nightmare. It seems to me that especially by not eating, she is sending signals that she is nearing the end of her journey. I, too, have been…5 -
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
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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