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DH has started Kisunla. I told him we were going to leave soon for his infusion. He asked why we were going as he had enough confusion and didn’t need more.11 -
Re: When to cancel the cell phone line
DH has a Tracfone. Costs $125 a year. It’s vary basic and was free on a promotion when he got it. Can he use it? Absolutely not. But, he’s still mobile and always carries his wallet and phone. I figu…1 -
Re: Advice for surgery?
If you are expecting two weeks of bed rest, you definitely should consider the rehab wing of a nursing home. A CNA every couple of days won't cut it. The best rule I know, if you have surgery, is to …2 -
Re: Advice for surgery?
Is it possible to go to rehab for a couple of weeks ? They have it for dressing changes and bed therapy.2 -
Re: Teeth pulling
Sounds to me like she has severe gum disease and her teeth are loose. You can't pull teeth from healthy gums with your fingers. She might need a full mouth extraction, just to keep her from choking o…2 -
Re: Update on bringing him home
Thank you for the update! 2x a week for day care gives you some breathing room and not as expensive as MC. At least you know what to expect if you did need the MC again . Well done jazzma, one day at…1 -
Re: Thank goodness for the waterproof mattress protector
Not to offer unsolicited advice to you, LT, but from my perspective, I never second guess DH where the toilet is concerned. If he is overly or unusually fidgety during the night, or anytime, I just t…2 -
Re: Advice for surgery?
If you are going to be on bedrest for 2 weeks…. absolutely. If your insurance will cover home health, that could mean an RN visit weekly, a CNA visit weekly or more. Especially if there will be dress…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Sorry, jeriLynn, you do need to rest more. Things do pile up on us before we know it. I think we believe one more thing won't matter and we keep adding. I know when I start doing something I think ju…2 -
Re: Anyone experience a bone spur
Thanks Diane. I really like “play it all the way out.” You are so helpful!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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