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Re: Overwhelmed
My DH and I talked about this soon after he was diagnosed. I asked him how much he would want me to do - he told me that once he couldn't wipe his own butt that it was time. I also knew that being hi…1 -
Re: how to shave a man?
Gillette Treo is a razor designed for caregivers to use to shave others. Gillette TREO Razor w/Shave Gel2 -
Re: Changing diapers
It sounds as though your dad needs the care of trained professionals. Your mom is not capable of this kind of care. TBH, your mom sounds to be somewhat delusional about her abilities at this point; p…1 -
Re: new to group
Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but happy you found this place. Ah, the driving thing. The very last conversation I ever had with my dad was about bringing his car to the MCF &q…1 -
Re: Vascular Dementia
So many of us have the same experience. My DH also remembers his first wife (they were married 23 years). We are married 32 years. He asks me every night … did I ever remarry after my first wife? He …2 -
Re: Vascular Dementia
This is almost universal for PWD. My DW (then 69) stopped recognizing me fairly early on. For what I’ve read here in my 4+ years on this forum, and talking to other spouses, in almost every case the …2 -
Re: Follow up on Blount Alzheimer’s Center Cuts.
I accept your criticism. As the new administration has not released data on exactly which presumably probationary employees were fired at CARD, I think you would agree it is somewhat difficult for me…2 -
Re: How to best poop in a diaper in bed
Hi mdean-welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. Sorry no response yet, but I think it is unusual that a PWD who is incontinent is still able to know when they should go. This is good, but a bit…1 -
Re: Vascular Dementia
@Judson21 It's pretty common for a PWD's memories to be last-in-first-out, not that that makes being on the receiving end any easier on your heart. This can make caregiving harder around hygiene issu…4 -
Re: DH keeps coming out of his room naked!
I don’t remember the name of the company or the website but you can buy clothes that fasten down the back for people with dementia. They are unable to take them off by themselves.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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