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Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I would talk to the staff. Talking to your DH doesn’t help. He can’t reason or understand or remember. It’s the disease. Discussing with him will only cause him anxiety. Tell the staff it upsets you …3 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I knew she provided comfort for him, but I personally tried to stay at least 20 feet away. If they were not in sight when I arrived, I would ask staff to go find him, rather than looking myself. If t…1 -
Re: Experience with Buspirone
My DH is extremely anxious all the time; it’s been increasing over the years. Agitation is now here as well. He has historically refused medication for it, and it’s gotten to the point where I have t…2 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
My wife is probably going to memory care pretty soon, and I kind of hope she does find someone to hold hands with. She has lost her job, her money, her car, her friends, her freedom, her books, her p…18 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
You aren't going to like this, and I'm not saying I agree with it, but a preacher friend who visited nursing homes a lot, once told me that the best thing for the spirits and attitudes and even healt…5 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
Kathy, I totally understand. I know your emotions are all over the place. I had to go on antidepressants, and that helped. Talk to your doctor about antidepressants, if you have not already done that…1 -
Re: What to Look For at MC Facilities
specific training…1 -
6th infusion
Today was # six Leqembi infusion. So far so good! Although I do have a headache and feel exhausted. I'm scheduled for a second MRI this Friday. My husband keeps reassuring me I'm doing so good and ho…1 -
Re: Selling A House
Do you have POA? If so, then don’t discuss it any further with her. Negotiate with the step- daughter and her husband quietly with the help of a realtor or lawyer to make the contract process easier …6 -
Re: I just want to thank all my caring supportive friends
Retired and BPS. Alot of us here are sharing with you the same, care and knowledge, we received in our time and need. When I placed my DH, eight years ago, I was told about this website, and believe …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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