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Re: Hospitalization for agitation-round 3
I think you did the right thing to come home after 3 hours. You need some rest and a little distance and I believe you are right that they need to see what may unfold without you there to mediate his…5 -
Re: Need immediate support
You are doing exactly the right thing. You must continue to stress that he is a danger to himself and others (you) if discharged and that you cannot safely care for him at home. Keep saying that, ove…4 -
Re: Missing my life
my DH is in memory care the last 6 months. I miss him so much it hurts. I miss us. Thankful for almost 39 years together, but I feel I’ve lost myself and my purpose in life. Struggling with creating …5 -
Re: Hospitalization for agitation-round 3
I’m really sorry you’re having to endure this (as is your DH). I might be in the minority with this opinion, but what harm would temporarily over sedating him do? The alternative is him being a dange…8 -
Re: Is there any early warning system for dementia?
The estate planning and POAs should be in place anyway whether there's a diagnosis or not. And the POA/executor/spouse should be looped in in on spending and investments in case there's an accident o…1 -
Re: So very weary...
That is very normal. If we were all honest with ourselves, we would admit that we want our suffering to end as well. It has been nearly a decade for me and I just want it to be over - for my DW and f…9 -
Re: So very weary...
@Judy.T. Thank you. I have long believed that as a society we treat our pets much better than we do the most vulnerable of our population.6 -
Re: So very weary...
I am so sorry! Wanting your DH's suffering to end does not make you a bad person. Obviously, you love your DH and want the best for him. I think it is reasonable to forgo treatment of UTI (and pneumo…4 -
Re: Hint: preparing food in oven is less stressful
Good ideas. Meat can be difficult to chew and can become a choke hazard. Iris1 -
Re: Hint: preparing food in oven is less stressful
@dancsfo , I agree with you. I use my oven all the time now. DH loves sweet potatoes, and I put them in first and add the protein (usually fish) later.I also use my microwave for vegetables almost da…4
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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