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Re: Transition to MC Planning
I would talk to your HS student about the graduation plans. They may want him at the party or they may want a separate get-together. It’s also hard to say what stage your DH will be at by graduation.…2 -
Re: Transition to MC Planning
a little fib is a good way to get them in looking at this as just a temporary place to live. I took my husband at lunch time and told him he was going to stay there for a week while I traveled for wo…2 -
Re: Transition to MC Planning
I know it’s difficult but you made the right decision for both of you. Your fib might work. I used the same excuse but it wasn’t a fib. I was diagnosed with cancer. I didn’t tell him he was moving. C…3 -
Re: Transition to MC Planning
@Traveler18 When we moved dad into a MCF, we told him it was a new doctor for him. He didn't like the neurologist and thought this "new doctor" would help him get his license back. Good or …1 -
Re: Overwhelmed
I am so sorry and send my best wishes for you. My DW was diagnosed with Early Onset at age 55. She is now age 62 and in stage 7. It has been a long and ever-changing journey. She is still at home but…4 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
I can’t imagine a life after this. I try but there’s nothing to look forward to anymore. I have no friends or family, just my HWD. Honestly the thought scares me. I’ve been alone so long now, it’s co…6 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
I keep a running list on my phone of things I can look forward to someday. There are significant plans about resuming travel but most of them a small, simple things like coffee with a friend, grocery…4 -
Re: Picking at skin
@TXGram Skin picking is often driven by anxiety. I am active in the ASD community where picking is a common issue as well. Some strategies parents managing this behavior use are: Medication. It's gre…1 -
Re: Driving
What kind of testing was done? My mom was tested I. The doctors office (quick test) and did fine. I knew something was wrong and insisted on a neurologist appointment. The neurologist diagnosed her w…1 -
Re: Cooking doesn’t get much easier
That linguini and clams sounds really good! My MIL would work for hours making spaghetti sauce from raw tomatoes and such, and FIL would put catsup on it because it was so bland. I heard her express …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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