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Re: DW probably needs surgery
I’m not sure that the length of time of the surgery would matter. She will be out of it either way. I’d focus more on the type of anesthesia used and the recovery time afterwards. My hysterectomy was…1 -
Re: DW probably needs surgery
@jscott Is this the prolapse surgery you mentioned in an earlier post? Have you discussed this with the doctor who is monitoring her dementia? They may have valuable insight. I would speak with the d…1 -
Re: Hospice opinions
My experience… I kept the neurologist on the team Fired the first Hospice Loved the second one. While there is a mandate for all Hospices the staffs make a difference. I think you can switch once wit…1 -
Re: Emotional Support
Welcome. Maybe it’s time for a cane or a walker. I believe moms walker was prescribed by her pcp and covered by Medicare. The next hurdle would be getting her to actually use one of them. Mom gets ma…1 -
Re: Neurologist
Hello and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Unfortunately, the reality is that long waiting lists are a reality for the neurologists and memory centers.…2 -
Re: Asking for tips on how to get LO to drink lots of water for radiation
@Paula F Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. This is difficult place in which you find yourself. Sadly, dealing with cancer, heart disease and othe…3 -
Re: In Home care
I have had success with private care. The tax/finance stuff seems daunting at first, but there are lots of services that help with this for a modest fee. It is really not that complicated once you ta…1 -
Emergency Respite Care
Hello! I’ve been a longtime member here but haven’t checked in for several months. I wanted to share my recent experience with my own emergency situation and what happened with DH. Although he was di…8 -
Re: Emergency Respite Care
Chance Rider - Your DH apparently qualifies for same VA benefits as my DH. My DH is a Marine veteran but not during a war, so he doesn’t qualify for as much as a veteran who served during wartime. He…1 -
Re: Stage 5
There is really no way to know how long each stage will last. It depends on so many factors, one of which is the area of the brain affected by the disease. My husband was diagnosed in 2021. He passed…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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