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Re: Making stuff up
My DH does this when and because he can't remember things. I used to try to correct him, but soon realized that was counterproductive. I can't reason with someone whose brain is struggling to make se…3 -
Re: How do we know the best next steps
You're reaching burn out. Perhaps consider getting in-home help or visit more memory care facilities to find one more suitable. If you go down, the whole ship goes down. After placing DH in MCF last …2 -
Re: waste of time and energy
I'm late to the party, but agree they don't deserve a response. I had a wonderful friend who ran a large company she founded who told me once that part of her success was because she finally realized…1 -
Re: Can others understand?
I had a coworker that asked about my dh so I gave her an update. She kept asking so I finally showed her a picture and she says, "Oh! He looks GOOD!" I finally realized that she just wants …1 -
Re: DH in the hospital for 3rd time in 10 months
Yes it's awful and I'm sorry. I have to say i have yet to see any situation for which a springing POA was appropriate. I suppose the point is to prevent abuse and preserve independence, but they only…2 -
Re: waste of time and energy
My two cents. I think you have two good options. Absolutely no contact at all or make it very clear that they will not be allowed to visit under any circumstances. Either way seems like a win for you…2 -
Re: waste of time and energy
Dear M1, you know these people and you know the history. Texting a response one time sounds reasonable. Just as blocking their number afterwards sounds reasonable. You don’t need this. And your partn…1 -
Re: Guilty, Not Guilty
Cheers! FWIW, I am a liquid Melatonin fan. It took the edge off for DH many times for temporary situations where I needed him to feel comfortable and just cooperate. It causes no interference with hi…1 -
Re: Guilty, Not Guilty
Oh my, that feeling of guilt. I'm starting my 8th year of this long journey. Guilt has become a part of my life. It will happen over and over. CindyBum - enjoy your respite while you can - there will…3 -
Re: How to make time for calls etc. that involve talking about his dementia when he's always listening.
In our house dementia or anything pertaining to it is not discussed. My DH will tell me he is foggy or really can’t understand or remember things and will ask me if I think he has dementia. I always …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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