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Re: Do I know the answer?
DW remembers things that never happened, and doesn't remember things that did. Happens all the time, on everything from our 61 year history together, to existing and non-existing grandchildren.2 -
Re: Been a long 6 years
the current hospice team, incompetent and basically not present. The come in for a few minutes once a week. So, thank you for your input re: hospice. I have ducks in a row for hiring a new hospice te…4 -
Re: Toddler comparison
I have compared the regression of the disease to being the reverse of a child. While a child learns to do more and more, a dementia patient learns to do less and less. It's like mentally ageing in th…2 -
Re: visit with PCP
Timmyd, please accept my concern and empathy. This journey is so very difficult and sad for our LO and for us caregivers. Please trust your own heart and judgment. You are the expert here. You are th…1 -
Re: Been a long 6 years
@sixcats: I hope your DH has a quick and painless death. What are the shortcomings of your current hospice team? I agree with @rhonda b, if your are unhappy with your current hospice team, ask for a …1 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
So appreciate this place to be honest and know that you all understand. I think we all feel the resentment at having to deal with this unbearably sad and hard disease - the toll on our emotions, fina…4 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
There is a Buddhist expression: "You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger". I think the same applies to resentment. I have lived long enough to see people…4 -
Re: Emergency Petition for Treatment
Yes, many people have had to do this. Unfortunately, as you see, some people wait far too long to use the system to the advantage of their LO + themselves. Having PWD be evaluated and possibly medica…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Happy Easter to all! and thanks for all the birthday wishes, they are much appreciated. I have been very busy this last month working on 4 graphgans that were ordered from a lady for her grands. One …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Belated Happy Birthday Marie! I too had a milestone birthday earlier this month. I know that things won't be as good as they were in my earlier years, but I look upon my older years as my reward for …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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