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Re: Need Advice How To Overcome Emotions Putting Your Spouse In MC Home
Dear bwanasil, placing our loved one in memory care is indeed a heartbreaking decision. My husband has been in memory care for two years and it’s still hard at times but you will get through it. It’s…9 -
Re: What to say
You say this to most of them: She’s not up to having visitors. It makes her too anxious. I will tell her you asked about her. You tell the rest of them the truth. She has a condition that will worsen…6 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
This cruel disease takes a toll. We understand your pain and sadness. Sending hugs.🫂2 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
I can so relate, @WIGO23! Sending a big hug 💝2 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
we know how you feel. Hugs. 💜3 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
It's a toll on all of us. It's such a sick disease. I hope you find peace. 🙏6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Good morning, For some reason I’m now craving a hot fudge sundae. Growing up hot fudge sundae was my treat of choice! When I came back from Vietnam my Aunt took one look at me and said something abou…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
HB - I hear you about leaving the pain meds behind. I don't tolerate them very well either. I hope the pain isn't too bad. People ask me about Sunday gravy sometimes, but for some reason I …1 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
As with you Brenda, my DW has also had a “period of adjustment” to get used to a caregiver. It has involved going through 6 different caregivers to find the right fit, and a trial and error period fo…4 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
Loss & sadness seem to have few boundaries: I pray for you to have & practice memories, as I & others try to do. Sometimes successfully - other times we just grieve. Blessings to you! 🙏7
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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