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Re: Deleted
I have often read on these pages that a caregiver feels guilty in regards to the LO. My understanding is that guilt is a feeling for something you have done wrong. I have suggested is that instead, w…3 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
Sending support to you in your decision. You have been thoughtful and methodical in your planning. It is an excruciating moment in this journey and I am praying your loved one's transition gives you …1 -
Re: Struggling
This is so difficult. It's a sad reality that for many of us, 24/7 caregiving means 24/7 vigilance. If we aren't watching them constantly, we just don't know what they will do, lose or destroy. Maybe…1 -
Re: I keep trying to take control
I don’t make any calls in front of my husband pertaining to anything that needs to be done financially, medically, car and home repairs. I have taken control of everything and I have done it slowly a…7 -
Re: I keep trying to take control
Do you have a DPOA in place? If so you have every right to take control. Do everything you can online. Change passwords, use your phone # as the contact, use text only. Set all statements and communi…3 -
Re: new skills
good to hear successes! Thanks for sharing. Can you share the technique so others can try it?2 -
Re: To My Fellow Warriors
Thank you Cindybum perfect insight and realising that you are not alone is amazing. We managed the theatre yesterday afternoon Juliette the musical. Slow going up a small flight of stairs slow going …8 -
Re: ugh I am just so sad
@SDianeL SDianeL has been where you are. She had to place her spouse due to her own serious condition. Hopefully she will comment here soon. Please remember you are not abandoning him, you are not do…4 -
Re: The past three weekends have been so draining
Vent away! I used to scream in my car on my way to work but now I treat myself to a spa day (massage, facial, mani & pedi) once a month because I deserve it (and screaming hurt). Glad you found t…2 -
new skills
Today, I learned a new technique to get DW to change into clean clothes without a conflict. It feels good to be successful and to have learned something new and useful. The awful part of this is that…10
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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