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Re: Update
Dear Forum Friends, first of all thank you all for your input and support. Having our son here this week has been a Godsend. We toured a MC 35 miles away on Wednesday and we both agree that DH should…5 -
Re: Moving Mom
Don't bring anything that you will be upset if it gets damaged or destroyed. Occasionally as their condition changes PWD dementia can become agitated or decide that they don't recognize peo…3 -
Re: Moving Mom
the memory care my DH was in said no picture frames except flat plastic ones. Nothing with corners that can injure if thrown. If you provide a chair make sure it’s fake leather or plastic not upholst…2 -
Re: Moving Mom
I would check to see if they label clothes. If not you should. I would recommend clothes that are easy on and off and that mix and match easily. Also only things that can go through the normal washer…3 -
Re: when to stop work
Hi pmiles1124, This is a very big decision. Adult day care for my dear wife allows me to continue working, along with a hybrid remote work situation. Before you make a permanent decision of this magn…2 -
Re: pre loss grief
=The discussion confirms, for me at least, that you have to live this horror with a loved one to understand it.= That comment explains the researcher’s surprise at the result. I’m sure their hypothes…1 -
Re: My Mother's Siblings
I suggest you let them do try it on day 1 … and you use the time to leave the house. Obviously with your phone and leaving your plans open so you can be back quickly. Maybe with a stop in every coupl…5 -
Re: PWD refusing to pee with aide, instead ends up going on floor, help!
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Re: when to stop work
even if you quit work you may still need to hire outside help as the disease progresses. Very few people can care for their LO alone in final stages, especially if they have sleep issues. As I see it…2 -
Re: when to stop work
so many factors here. I am only 55 so if you are my age you have to think about your long term lifetime. Do you catty health insurance through your job? Do you make enough money to hire someone or ma…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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