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Re: And now cancer along with everything else
Now in Stage 5, if my DW where to be diagnosed with cancer, I would let that run its course. Such a hard decision, but like others, I watched her father die an extended, painful death from dementia. …3 -
Re: dealing with our LO's anger
midge, I haven't had to deal with too much anger but there have been others on the forum who have. Cindy's idea of only visiting for 30 minutes sounds good since you said she does pretty good for abo…3 -
Re: dealing with our LO's anger
Sorry, Midge. It's her illness and there is nothing you or she can do to change it. Emotionally, my wife's anger makes me angry in return, but I learned emotion control a long time ago so it doesn't …2 -
Re: dealing with our LO's anger
I'm so sorry, midge. That must be incredibly hard and upsetting. My DW isn't angry, but now expresses mostly disappointment in me. Like you, I do so much to try and make her happy. In my head, I call…4 -
Re: And now cancer along with everything else
I agree. I watched my father die of cancer and my mother die of VD and AD, and I would choose the cancer. Or a pistol.4 -
Palliative Performance Scale
My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in July 2016. To keep track of her progress I used the Global Deterioration Scale, also known as the seven Clinical Stages of Alzheimer’s. She was recently plac…2 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
Hello.. I just read your update. I actually had to fire a hospice company because of the quality of care. I learned recently that the longer a patient is on hospice the less money the company makes a…2 -
Re: Act Normally as if Nothing is Wrong
It was good to hear from others about some happy times continuing. We do have some very happy times. My DH (stage 5) of 50 years seems content about half the time, but he is fixated on wanting to get…5 -
Re: When to cancel the cell phone line
I found an online service called "Park my phone" that will let me keep my DW phone number for $3 a month. I think that will help emotionally with the transition. Even in her advanced stage,…5 -
Re: And now cancer along with everything else
There's no easy road. Hoping that DH dies earlier from cancer or hanging on year after year falling headlong down the rabbit hole of dementia until he reaches the bottom? Horrible choices we face! I …6
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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