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Re: Start of incontinence
When my DH became incontinent, my experience was similar. I removed the carpet in the bedroom, bought a really good mattress cover, and stocked up on multiple types of disposable underwear and wee we…6 -
Re: How to deal with denial
Your differentiation between "cared about" and "cared for" is a helpful perspective. Thank you.1 -
Re: Asking Permissions
I think it’s the disease running its course. One of my favorite parts of the 35 hour day is the beginning when they give “a day in the life” from the perspective of a PWD. She may not recognize thing…1 -
Re: Asking Permissions
It sounds like she’s unsure of what is appropriate or correct anymore. Decisions are difficult for PWD. My mom was anxious every single time she had to make any decision. Ordering an individual pizza…1 -
Re: Asking Permissions
I would be more inclined to think it is her insecurity, confusion and just uncertainty with all she is going through with dementia. I think some people respond to dementia by becoming meek, unaware a…1 -
Re: Asking Permissions
not necessarily a stage but a behavior. She may be confused about whose house it is. She may think it’s yours. Their timeline is off. That’s why many say they want to go home when they are living in …1 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
@DonCaregiver you definitely are not alone in finding it difficult to control how you respond to your wife. My husband has anosogosia and is unable to recognize his mental and physical decline. I hav…4 -
Re: My DH passed away this morning...
My heart breaks for you. Hold on to the memory of being with him to the end for peace. Wishing you strength. Nothing prepares us for this loss.1 -
Re: Memory Care Hell
Thank you for sharing and I imagine it is so heart wrenching. I fear this same thing if I were to put my DW in a MC facility or NF for that matter. I also echo what others have said you may be in thi…2 -
Re: Memory Care Hell
@cdgbdr I am so sorry you're dealing with this. I hope the evaluation goes well Monday. HB1
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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