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Re: DW’s anger
Most definitely. I secretly call him Jekyll and Hyde. He’s nice as pie with everyone but me. It’s so awful and hurtful, but another part of this dreaded disease. I guess you strike first and most aga…5 -
Re: First visit to Mom in MC - I survived!
Thank you!2 -
Re: First visit to Mom in MC - I survived!
I'm so glad it went well for you. I'm sure this visit helped you a lot, to know that she is doing so well. Nice to hear some good news… thank you for posting.3 -
Re: First visit to Mom in MC - I survived!
Thank you for sharing this report. It sounds as though everything is going so well. I am glad for you and your mom!2 -
Re: Update on Memory Care transition
Thank you for keeping us updated on this. I have seriously been thinking about memory care and your experiences will be helpful to me. I hope you’ll find it easier as time goes on.1 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250959#Comment_250959 I'd be looking at a different facility. I mean dad was home with mom 24/7 1:1; most spouses who are placed are coming from a situatio…2 -
Re: Unable to change soiled clothing
I believe some pwd respond to others better than the primary caregiver. Have you considered hiring someone to come in to help him with showering. He might actually do better with a stranger. But even…1 -
Re: When Hospice?
The Memory care facility my wife is in is having someone to come in Wednesday to talk about Palliative care. I don't know much about it but I don't think it is designed for the last 6 months of life.…3 -
Re: When Hospice?
Ask to have her evaluated. My mom was denied the first time she was evaluated. However they called two months later to reevaluate her. They’d had placed her on a two month re-check when evaluating he…3 -
Re: When Hospice?
My DW has been on hospice care since the end of January 2025. She is very mobile, still has a appetite, (although I have to feed her), nonverbal, incontinent, and some other issues (but still a joy t…4
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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