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Re: Cost of Memory Care
Our health insurance premiums are very high.2 -
Re: Talking gibberish in his sleep
Yes. Sometimes he laughs and seems to be having a very good time. I am happy for him.1 -
Re: Feeling So Sad 11
As I was leaving the hair salon, I talked with a gentleman that was leaving too, and we talked in the parking lot. He has cancer and is in the middle of his chemo treatments. He was telling me that h…8 -
Re: Female spouse w/young kids looking for mom in similar situation?
Hi, this is my first post/comment on the site. Our situation is somewhat different (as we all are on our version of this journey). BUT I too am hoping to connect with others about EO and the journey …4 -
Re: Just need to vent : Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special
Well she did not protect his safety and if the "special" warns others about needing things in place so that if a shoe drops a loved one is protected then it will have served a purpose. Prot…4 -
Re: Best music players for people with mid stage dementia
My husband is 72 and has a huge CD collection. I found a very simple CD/radio on Amazon that he can use. He broke several prior to this one. He no longer uses the phone well, though. Your mom may be …1 -
Re: New here. Overwhelmed
Have you talked with his doctor about medication? Many say I don’t want my lo to be a zombie. The right medication will not turn him to a zombie. I also agree with ms Meg. Rule number 1- the person w…3 -
Re: New here. Overwhelmed
I completely understand the helplessness of wanting to help your parent when they are overwhelmed by changes. My Dad is 94, has dementia and has been in the same place as your Dad. One of the things …6 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
I placed when I became emotionally, physically and spiritually bankrupt. I should have placed earlier, if you are seriously thinking about it, it is time2 -
Re: Cost of Memory Care
Welcome to America. And watch the proposed changes to Medicaid if you are on it. I love my congressman who has been a champion for us. He tweeted out that tax cuts should not come at the expense of A…12
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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