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Re: Hubby Moving to MC Wednesday
While some have a hard time transitioning, others are easier. The day after I placed my wife I hurt my foot and was unable to see her for a week. The staff told me that the only problem they had with…2 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
In FL also. I would also like to know about Spousal Refusal. I understand only a handful of states allow this. I was trying to get in to see a CELA lawyer this week but they cancelled on me. I’ll kee…1 -
Re: The never ending search
DH is 83 and has hearing issues now. But I refuse to get him hearings aids cuz they will be lost here in the house by the second day. Even at Costco, where I read they give an excellent Dr exam and t…2 -
Re: The never ending search
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255840#Comment_255840 DH has already lost his expensive LaCoste frame, progressive, transition glasses (cost was $600 AFTER the insurance contribution). So…2 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255792#Comment_255792 I live in Florida too. Wondering if you have any experience with "Spousal Refusal"?1 -
Re: Fundraiser Flyer Agitates Husband
Hi Brenda6335, welcome. Sometimes information associated with strong emotions will be retained longer by the PWD. You might try having someone call him who he does not talk to everyday, that he would…4 -
Re: help with legal and other issues
That he doesn't have a complete medical record could be to her advantage- she may want to talk to a landlord rights lawyer first - it may be quicker to handle it as a landlord tenant issue and e…3 -
Re: Visual issues related to Alz
My husband’s neurologist said he had difficulty seeing neutral colors. An example: he was hesitate to step into a white bathtub or shower. I bought bright red or orange bath mats and also red plates …2 -
Re: help with legal and other issues
yes, both of you are heading where I think the discussion needs to. She is not interested in being caregiver, but he likely wants to stay with her. I can see a real hassle to get him to move. I don’t…1 -
Re: help with legal and other issues
She needs to lawyer up. Is she interested in being his caregiver? If not, she may need to take steps to have his family or the state assume responsibility for him as well as explore his rights as her…3
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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