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The Quiet Voice of Caregiving by Michael Whelan
I follow him on X. His wife has Parkinson’s Dementia. He writes so beautifully. TO ALL CAREGIVERS The Quiet Violence of Caregiving. by Michael Whelan There is a peculiar kind of heartbreak in being t…7 -
Re: The Quiet Voice of Caregiving by Michael Whelan
I’m so glad you shared this. You are correct, his writing is beautiful. He put into words what I never can. Thank you.2 -
Re: Tips for husbands
Persevere, I just noticed your reply. I hadn't thought of the heat and shorts. Of course, you're right, and a very thoughtful husband for being so attentive to her grooming.4 -
Re: help with legal and other issues
I doubt you will get him to leave. He can’t reason and he’s anxious and vulnerable. If he refuses to leave and nobody has DPOA then the only alternative may be court ordered guardianship which is exp…3 -
Never ending search Thank You
I feel surrounded by caregivers that really care about others! Thank you, all of you, that took the time to share your great ideas & your stories, so similar to mine. I will put these into place …4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Speaking of figs, I bought some dried ones at the store today. I'd never eaten one before, although I've had fig preserves/jam in the past. The figs taste good. Very sweet, similar to a dat…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Good morning! Dog going to groomer today, then we go get groceries and to Starbucks to pick up "grounds for your garden." "Grounds for your garden" are their used coffee grounds. …1 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
Many of us likely start out thinking we will keep our spouse at home throughout, as I do. But we all have limitations of different kinds that may make it no longer possible at some point. Give us the…6 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
My DH passed away last month and I had him at home. He had only been in hospice care for two months and I took him to the hospice respite center a week before Thanksgiving so I could have five nights…8 -
Re: 🤯😠😩😤🤬 Lost it today 😢
Wow welcome to the crap club. I know this sounds bad but thank you for so vividly sharing your rotten day, sometimes even with this wonderful forum I still feel so alone and to hear that I am not the…9
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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