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Re: Memory care
I was in a somewhat similar situation and this is what has worked for me (so far). Navigate DW away from activities that are increasingly problematic. DW no longer is involved in laundry, dishes, or …4 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
When my dad has b'room issues (and he had a lot of that!) we would take him to the b'room and lightly run the water in the sink which often worked. We also wouldn't talk or do anything…3 -
Re: Dealing with BM Clean up!
When you realize you may be the first to go, make sure also to realize that, although caring for your spouse is important, it's also important to carve out times and spaces for yourself. Realizi…2 -
Re: A Smack of Reality
My DW had been taking gabapentin daily for back pain when I met her 15 years ago. She was diagnosed 3 years ago with EOAD. Not being a doctor, this is just my thoughts that I believe gabapentin after…2 -
What Happened?
Hello. I am new to this resource and have greatly appreciated all the advice/stories/information I have read so far! The clinical suspicion for my DH is EO AD. Less than 2 years ago, dimentia hit my …8 -
Re: Should I or not
If she still recognizes her mother and is close to her, a visit would bring comfort to her mother, at least, and probably to your DW, as well. It is not necessary for your DW to understand what is ha…2 -
Re: attend a wedding?
I'm brand new here, but I'd encourage you to rely on your compelling feelings: would you prefer to attend or not? If you would like to be there, then perhaps it's worth making the effo…1 -
Re: attend a wedding?
It all depends on the question how she feels and behaves around family and strangers?.if it make her feel good and distract her for a little bit take her also it would be good for your mental health …2 -
Re: attend a wedding?
Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like she should attend. Perhaps she could visit briefly with the bride but would she even remember or know her? If you would like to go, can someone stay with her?5 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
I help my DH with bathroom issues. He has only has a hand full of times when he didn’t make it to the toilet. That being said, I always have to show him where the bathroom is and I ask him if he need…5
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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