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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
You're welcome, Beth. You know I love the sound of my own voice. Good for you, Judith. Start where you are and get stronger. GG, you can have some chocolate and be healthy. But when you do like my SI…1 -
Re: physical exercise in memory care
@l7pla1w2 This is a tough one. I suspect when your wife was at home with you, you assumed the role of cruise director by overcoming the inertia and apathy common to PWD by engaging her in the activit…4 -
Re: physical exercise in memory care
When my husband was stage 6 and in memory care the doctor had physical therapy and occupational therapy come to try to get him to learn to use a walker. He could not learn. He eventually went into a …1 -
Re: physical exercise in memory care
Would it be in your budget to continue with a personal trainer ? Does the MCF have an activities coordinator you can speak with to try and increase her activity ?2 -
Re: Hope and hospice
I would go if the 4 day event is soon. Drive yourself so you can come back if needed. Hospice nurses have a good idea of how long. Not to the hour of course, but if they think six weeks, it’s not lik…4 -
Re: Hope and hospice
Buggytoo, you cared for your husband long after most of us would have thrown in the towel. I honestly don't know how you did it; I certainly could not have done what you did. You have nothing whatsoe…2 -
Re: Hope and hospice
While I would be anxious leaving town I would certainly feel OK not visiting every day. My husband went from his lungs clearing up to dead in less than15 hours.3 -
Re: Hope and hospice
my husband aspirated and passed from pneumonia 2 days later. Only you can answer the question about guilt. I think I would visit less. Hospice will call if anything changes. The nurse told me to cons…2 -
Re: Need tips for keeping DW in her home as this progresses.
Hi Timmyd, I want to reinforce things others have mentioned: — Don't hesitate. Whether it is to make plans, make calls, reach out. Don't just go over and over things, take some steps. My DW is now in…3 -
Re: I'm Burning out
Ps I forgot one of the other interesting things that has come about accidentally. I often take used goods books old clothes etc to our very good second hand store. I have found it such a lovely place…5
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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