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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
GREAT critter pix! Dunno, that's a pretty nice spread. Is that a horse barn? Lorita, that homemade bread with peach butter sounds delicious. I like all that kind of stuff. My father developed a taste…1 -
Re: early onset dementia and memory care
The reality is that most dementia patients in a facility are not the Early Onset ones. My DH is the youngest in his facility. Too bad there aren't memory care facilities for younger patients. Interes…2 -
Re: early onset dementia and memory care
My dh was placed shortly after his 60th birthday. At first he could only see "all those old people," but as he got to know individuals he was less focused on their outward appearance and mo…3 -
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
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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