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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 -
Re: Need tips for keeping DW in her home as this progresses.
I went on Care.com and found two CNAs that are starting next week. Both also very experienced in hospice and more importantly, Alzheimer’s.(Advantage to this site is that you choose and know who’s co…4 -
Re: Deep denial
Welcome to this place but sorry for the reason! My first thought is does someone hold a DPOA for your FIL? He sounds like he’s at the stage that he cannot make decisions on his own, financially or dr…1 -
Re: A Cautionary Tale: Details Emerging About Hackman's Death
There are quite a few automated check-in services that will call you at a particular time and contact someone if you don't respond. The details and prices vary. Some have a free tier. Here are search…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Lorita - Ha! Golf. When I'm at the gym on the treadmill the TV is often on - I see three things on a regular basis that I'd never see at home - Fox News, The Kelly & Mark talk show (funny, becaus…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
It is important to avoid hurting yourself when you lift weights. Keep your back vertical and lift with your arms and legs, not your back muscles. Lift smoothly. I know two men who tore their biceps f…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Weight loss caused by starving oneself will cause loss of muscle and bone faster than it will cause loss of fat. The idea is to be strong and healthy, and that requires exercise and a healthy diet su…2 -
Re: Shuffling and Gait Changes
I agree with Midge333. They say the last taste buds to go are for sweets. Why deny our LO of some happiness they have eating sweets.3
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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