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Re: From Maybe to Reality
I saw this quote that applies to me : "When they were passing out patience I left. It was taking too long." But I'm learning.5 -
Re: Losing glasses in nursing facility
I love Zenni. You can ask the nurse to collect them when he goes to bed and keep them overnight. May or may not help. It's also possible they're getting lost because he doesn't really see better with…1 -
Re: From Maybe to Reality
Mary, Jazzma said some people don't understand what is involved with caring for a pwd. I would say that anybody who hasn't done it cannot comprehend what is involved . I would include many profession…5 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
Since I was here last, I have thought many times of the thoughts shared by everyone. I am feeling stronger and think I am more capable of looking ahead. I'm getting encouragement from others to be su…2 -
Re: X2 now
Welcome to the message board. I'm glad that you found us, but equally sad that you needed to find us. We are here to help you along this very bumpy journey. Ask questions, vent, rant whatever you nee…4 -
Re: From Maybe to Reality
I agree with locking up the meds. My wife is apt to take mine instead of hers if I don't control it. Also, I think if you are trying to get by on three hours sleep, it isn't if your health fails, it …4 -
Re: Looking to connect first time . New
HI, Tom. You came to the right place. And you're right, there is such a stigma to this disease. We had dinner with our daughter and son-in-law last night and our daughter is still in denial that her …2 -
Re: From Maybe to Reality
I’ve met so many people, professional and others, on this horrible journey, that know absolutely nothing about this non-recoverable disease. People who think their opinion is the right way, the fix-i…2 -
Re: Trying to understand the crying/sobing
Hi livlea - it is called pseudobulbar affect syndrome. It is disconcerting, but really nothing to worry about. There is a medication for it if it is very bad. And it could very well be laughing as we…2 -
Re: Toured a few memory care facilities
@justbreathe2 I toured a dozen places when shopping my Plan B for dad. FTR, I live in an area with scads of places; I drove by 10 places on my way to the one dad went to and they've opened 2 more sin…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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