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Re: Need advice/support on next steps
I went back to the facility that had been my first choice today and took DH for an assessment and tour. They were very helpful, welcoming and accommodating. They have no qualms about his care.7 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
if you are not willing or able to retire then I think MC is the best decision for both of you. Soon he will need 24/7 care and it’s extremely difficult and expensive to do that at home. I don’t think…3 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
I sat on this overnight, read your responses and talked with a friend this morning. I called the admissions director and left a message that I would like to move ahead. That was 4 hours ago, no call …3 -
Re: Caregiving daily and trying to prepare for the future
RetiredTeacher- I can so relate to needing to handle all the day to day needs, and especially the deferred home maintenance. Before the ALZ diagnosis I started telling my husband that I don’t want hi…2 -
Re: Caregiving daily and trying to prepare for the future
I told my kids that I was going to write notes and put them in random places that would say things like "Ha Ha now it is your problem" and just leave all the accumulated stuff until I die. …2 -
Re: Father keeps asking where my mother is...
Hi Kimberly - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. Although this has come up, it never hurts to ask again, so no worries, there. Someone else may be wondering the same thing. Generally, we us…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Oh, Iris…thank. you for the much needed vacation!!! Not a creature was stirring, not even an ant this morning….yippeee and three cheers for peppermint oil1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good Morning Porch Rockers, I have been a part of this group since last summer and while I don't post often (yet) I read nearly everyday. As many of said you ALL are such a lifeline of experience and…1 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
@BPS I am so upset. I am still actively practicing nursing, have an advanced degree and over 4 decades of experience. I graduated from a Catholic school of nursing initially. This is so disappointing…4 -
Re: Unable to change soiled clothing
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73815/unable-to-change-soiled-clothing that's good news. We take little wins when we get them.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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