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Re: The dementia routine
The ability of us humans to "normalize" what we are constantly surrounded by on a daily basis is truly impressive. What I would describe as a normal, or even somewhat decent day would be vi…2 -
Re: Overwhelmed
Forget about the ADA accommodations and get him out on disability ASAP. Does he have short-term and long-term disability? Do the short-term first. If the employer is bad, they will end up firing him …2 -
Re: Overwhelmed
a04723, curious about how many years went and what stage you would estimate your husband to have been when you first agreed on conditions for MC, versus what stage he had progressed to by 2024. My DW…1 -
Re: Did I Over React?
I was/am in a similar situation with my hubby. I’m now thinking maybe it is vascular dementia. I’m having such a hard time accepting a dementia diagnosis because he “flip-flopped” so many times, I th…1 -
Re: From Spouse to Nurse
it’s not easy to do. It takes practice. We’re human and not perfect. Keep trying to do the best you can. For me, I just kept repeating to myself the quote someone on this forum posted “you can’t reas…2 -
Re: From Spouse to Nurse
I thought I had made the switch to caregiver and then advocate many times but then I would want to have a meaningful conversation, so I had to make the switch again. This time I think it is finally p…5 -
Re: Financial crisis in the making part 2
You decide . As far as the medical, you will need to make, manage and get him to the medical appointments. He may seem like he is still capable of doing these things, but he is not. So sorry these ea…1 -
Re: Brands new. 1st Post! :)
Welcome! Sorry you are going through this. I have attached a staging tool. I know it doesn’t really address any of your problems, but seeing symptoms listed in order of progression may be helpful. My…1 -
Re: Showboating?
liz allen, welcome to the forum. I think you would have better luck getting your question answered if you started a new thread. That way all the answers will be directed to you. I will tell you what …1 -
Re: Guilt around visiting MCF
I hope you can let go of the guilt. It can eat away at you without you even realizing it. Remember, our loved ones are living in a different mind space and don't perceive things the way they once did…1
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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