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Re: Seeing things
I went through that behavior for a year or so. I always replied that "I don't see that but your eyes are better than mine". During a Dr visit I always mentioned that my DW had very good vis…5 -
Re: Seeing things
All you can do is to try to live in her world as much as possible. Play along and react in as positive a manner as you can.4 -
Re: Went looking for love
I am in a similar situation. I'm not one to look elsewhere myself, but no one should judge you for doing so. You've been dealing with a difficult situation and coping the best you can. I hope you fin…3 -
Re: Went looking for love
I think the key here is to manage expectations, both for yourself and for any potential partners or friends. Even just small casual conversations can be nourishing, and as other have said, if you cre…4 -
Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
M1, I am so sorry that you and she are going through this nightmare. It seems to me that especially by not eating, she is sending signals that she is nearing the end of her journey. I, too, have been…5 -
Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
Not just hard, desperately hard @M1 . It's beyond sad when folks make it so hard to help them. Perhaps it is the only way. I'm so sorry it has to be this painful.2 -
Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
M1, I have no advice- only empathy. I am sorry that you, and so many others, have such struggles day in and day out. You’ve gone above and beyond for so long, you really need to do what’s mentally he…5 -
Re: Frustrated
My mom did not want to move, but did not dig in her heals and flat out refuse. We told her she was moving period. It wasn’t pretty but she went because she realized she had no choice. She barely spok…1 -
Re: How can I care for my mother on my own without losing myself?
Hello, I am sorry to see you are in this situation. Only you can make the decision that you will be comfortable with. Also, no decision is permanent. If you try something and it doesn't work, you can…2 -
Re: Went looking for love
No guilt. I heard it first here, (from Crushed) that you have to do whatever works for you, to try and survive this disease so it does not take two. Like M1 said, it is your business only. I agree it…8
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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