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Re: The Need to Talk
Well said! Precisely my experience too. I am the boss not because I applied for the job but because no one else wants it!😏7 -
Re: Torn and heartbroken
The doctor was correct - for 1975. The laws have changed since then, and you need to talk to a lawyer about how to arrange your financial affairs.3 -
Re: Excessive Talking/ Social Cues
As for when and how to tell others, it may be best to do it privately and directly, so as not to upset your loved one and protect him from how they may react. It's important to know that there are pe…2 -
Re: Torn and heartbroken
please do not take legal advice from a doctor. Contact an elder care lawyer. What state are you in?7 -
Re: The Need to Talk
For our entire married life, we made decisions together. But, at some point there is a transition where you have to make all the decisions because your spouse with dementia can no longer participate.…4 -
Re: early onset dementia and memory care
@midge333 I think you nailed it when you ascribed it to anosognosia. My dad always commented on how impaired and/or "crazy" the other residents were. He also complained about being surround…1 -
Re: early onset dementia and memory care
Not exactly the same situation but DH had a family member in their 70's who had alzheimer's and was in a local ALF. One day when I was visiting we were sitting in the cafe near the front door and res…1 -
Re: mom coming home,the dilemma
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Re: How does hospice work with MC and MC services?
(Part 2 of comment) Other services provided by DH's hospice include a social worker who sees him once or twice a month and is in contact with me. She is my go-to person for anything I need that is no…2 -
Re: How does hospice work with MC and MC services?
(Part 1 of comment) It is very good that you are planning in advance for this possible need. Choosing a hospice provider is decision that requires almost as much effort as choosing a facility. My DH …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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