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Showtiming Is Fascinating
My husband (56 with EOA) recently had a 4-week hospital stay due to Ulcerative Colitis, which led to blood clots and malnutrition. He is currently at home. He can barely walk. He eats maybe 500 calor…11 -
Re: Update: Mood swings and anger issues
Welcome. I thought this might help.2 -
Re: Christmas tree
I have an easy three piece prelit tree. I don’t think it would be too hard to find what you are looking for. I thinks that’s just the way they are made these days. You might want to consider buying a…3 -
Re: Not Sure Where to Turn
Welcome.You might try calling your local commission on aging to see what support services are offered in your area. As far as help from the doctors, all they can really do is treat the symptoms and e…5 -
Re: Hubby in memory care the nurse?
Six weeks is still early times. Many nursing assistants come from cultures where they can't imagine putting an elder into a group care setting. I think once you get his medications straightened …5 -
A resource for guilt and resentment
I found a resource to help myself, and anyone who struggles w/resentment and the guilt that comes with it. As I was listening to the audiobook version of The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming-Willis …13 -
Re: Not Sure Where to Turn
welcome. Sorry about your wife. As others have said, dementia is the overarching disease with Alzheimer’s being a type of dementia. There are many more types. Dementia is a progressive disease for wh…5 -
Re: Sticker for vehicle…
Here is another thing to consider. In our community the Sheriff's office has a system that allows me to submit a form to put with our address that tells first responders that my wife has Alzheim…4 -
Re: Mom is still Transitioning
I was never going to come back here again. But I need you all. I am so confused. Read everyone's loving comments. I will post again,to help other people and of course for me. May God bless you a…3 -
Re: My Mom Passed
My mother also passed away last month. We had a different experience. I broke my ankle the very day I was headed over to spend with my Mom. She had just had a birthday, and I was there all weekend to…1
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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