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Re: Memory care facility. When is it time
@Laurie1282 I think you have answered your own question. Your husband responds well to the type of social stimulation that he would have in MC. You and you son have put your lives on hold to be full …3 -
Re: How can I care for my mother on my own without losing myself?
I agree with many here—priority issues are making sure someone has the legal right to make decisions for her (durable power of attorney and power of attorney for healthcare—two different documents). …1 -
Re: Went looking for love
Even under normal circumstances, who is anyone to judge unless you're breaking the law or hurting someone intentionally?! No one can understand what a lonely road we 24/7 caregivers are subjected to.…5 -
Re: Frustrated
So very sorry you are in this dilemma. Of course with what you described, he should not be living alone. I do not agree with the 36 hour day on that point. Many very reputable sources (and many more …4 -
Re: Tips for What To Say
@DementiaDIL Do not tell him he has dementia. He is no longer capable of understanding what to you is a rational explanation for his problems, and it very well may upset him. Basically, the rational …4 -
Re: In home help
It works to have someone stay with your LO while you tend to other important aspects of life—yes. They should be able to provide care you wouldn't feel comfortable asking family or friends to provide…4 -
Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
Another way to look at it is to think in terms of her comfort. Especially in the late stages, we often tend to think only in terms of physical comfort, but especially for a PWD, emotional comfort is …2 -
Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
I’m very sorry M1 Know these are difficult decisions to make1 -
Re: When to stop ?
Approximately, what stage is he in? Can you modify some things so he can still assist. My mother progressed slowly for a long time. I tried to keep her as involved as possible for as long as possible…3 -
Re: Medicare and caregiving
It seems to me that it will not be of help (unless funds are provided) for current caregivers who have had to cobble together resources they need. However, in the future it could be quite helpful to …2
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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