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Re: Finding his way around the kitchen
I agree with others, it may work for a while, but probably not long. I have attached a link to an article titled understanding the dementia experience. You might find it helpful (just in general, not…2 -
Re: Tips for getting LO to listen to my advice
I take care of the car maintenance now. I removed the oil from the shelf, I have also removed or hidden other items he goes looking for. I do “help” him look for something and I always let him know I…2 -
Re: Couldn’t Find the Toilet
What an exhausting night for you…I know there's nothing to laugh about here, but your little dog 'Milo' enjoying being 'tinkled' on made me chuckle. Hope your 2 hr caretaker …1 -
Re: Feeling so Sad
I’m so sorry that you are in this predicament. I remember being right where you are at back in March of 2023. I continued to tell my DW everything that I did or we did throughout the days even though…6 -
Re: I just cried
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/256154#Comment_256154 I’m so happy that it went so well. One of the things i’ve learned through this journey is that my expectations don’t always pan out -…2 -
Re: It’s finally happening. Placing hubby in MC
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74285/it-s-finally-happening-placing-hubby-in-mc I brought my mother to MC while they were serving lunch. She was happy to eat while I unpacked her stuff and broug…1 -
Re: I want to offer help to my partner but I don't know what to do.
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74328/i-want-to-offer-help-to-my-partner-but-i-dont-know-what-to-do welcome. Sorry about your partner’s uncle. To help, learn all you can about the disease. Share …1 -
Re: I want to offer help to my partner but I don't know what to do.
Welcome. All the above is true. But family can have a difficult time coming to these conclusions. Be cautious not to give too much advice. Even if you believe he shouldn’t be driving tread carefully.…1 -
Re: I just cried
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/256154#Comment_256154 Thanks for the update. I'm taking my spouse to daycare for the first time this Friday.4 -
Re: I just cried
I am so happy for you both! Thank you for sharing the positive outcome and how difficult this was for you. So many read this site without posting. I know that I did for months. I hope that your story…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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