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Re: Christmas gratuities
My DH’s home health aide has gone above and beyond her usual duties this year so I’m planning to show my appreciation of her care with a card w/ gratuity. She’s become like another family member to D…4 -
Re: Christmas gratuities
I always gave small gifts to my caregivers at this time of year. Usually it was a few different kinds of Christmas cookies in a pretty tin. For the caregiver who was with us all the way through, I ga…4 -
Re: Christmas gratuities
I’ve heard of people giving their mailman gifts and their house cleaner and Gardner. My caregiver is taking care of my most loved thing in the world, my DW, so I will be giving her a gift to show my …4 -
Re: The Stage 8 Club
I'm a little over a year out from the loss. All you said rings true to me. I was stunned by the physical pain of the loss, it was a depth of pain I'd never felt. Unbearable but you bear it.…1 -
Re: Hospice opinions
Sounds like you need to come to an understanding just what the goals are - cures aren't happening , just comfort and assistance. What tasks can they perform during visits? What treatments do the…3 -
Re: Hospice opinions
Hi, Persevere, after reading your post, I got curious and looked up some things on line. This is what I learned: If you are not happy with the nurse, you can call the agency and talk to them about yo…5 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
I think everything in moderation. Do what you can with diet, memory games etc., but keep your expectations low. Dont let an extreme treatment regiment interfere with enjoyment of the time you have wi…5 -
Re: Asking for tips on how to get LO to drink lots of water for radiation
If you haven't already suggest you discuss how quickly the Doctors think the prostate cancer will spread . Then discuss , maybe with his primary or a medical ethicist what end of life issue issu…8 -
Re: Facebook and DH _ no way to delete my post??
I would monitor and correct his FB posts and let him continue. Make sure he isn’t responding to messages. Being scammed is common with PWDs. So monitor his calls and texts or set up protection. Soon …5 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
I would focus on managing and enjoying the time you have together. We all hope for a cure for this terrible disease, but meanwhile you must learn how to care for your LO and cope with the day to day …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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