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Re: Fundraiser Flyer Agitates Husband
I was at a meeting this week where the person next to me said her husband had been diagnosed in 2004… the basic take-away from this situation with the mail is to screen the items before he gets to th…5 -
Re: How to deal with a mom that thinks you're stealing.
You absolutely need to see an elder lawyer. Look at nelf.org or naela.org. As the previous poster said she has to be willing to give you POA. She has to sign the document in front of witnesses and it…3 -
Re: How to deal with a mom that thinks you're stealing.
You can’t get power of attorney against her will. What you will need is guardianship. Unfortunately this is more costly and time consuming to get. You will need to prove in court that she is a harm t…2 -
Re: destructive treatment from my wife's daughter
I agree with others—you should consult with a lawyer. In addition to legal services, a lawyer can provide a valuable reality check. Sometimes when dealing with crazy circumstances it's possible …5 -
At last a diagnosis!
I have been watching my DH decline for the past six years. At first I thought it was just his age, he is now 84, but soon realized it was more than that. So I started researching and became certain t…9 -
Re: It’s finally happening. Placing hubby in MC
Another thing I thought about today…my hope is that by taking away the day to day stressors and giving it to the staff, I may get back the good parts of my husband back.4 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
I'm planning on it, but you know the saying " Man plans, God laughs." We can't know the future, how difficult things may get, how much strength we have, how much help there will b…4 -
Re: The never ending search
@Cathy coconis This behavior is difficult for the caregiver. At best, this is something that can be improved a bit rather than extinguished completely. A couple of thoughts: If this feels compulsive …3 -
Re: At last a diagnosis!
Hi Fuzzy. I echo what those who responded above me that I am glad you found us. It took a year of me pushing for tests/imaging to confirm what I was seeing. Love our PCP for DH’s medical problems, bu…1 -
Re: At last a diagnosis!
@41fuzzy0606 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here, but glad you found this place. My dad went undiagnosed for a decade before I finally got a name for what I was seeing. That said, m…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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