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Re: My own irritability as a caregiver
It’s ok to lose it every once in a while. We are only human. Learn to forgive yourself with the knowledge that you are in a very difficult position. Try to be kind to yourself first and come back her…2 -
Re: My own irritability as a caregiver
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250000#Comment_250000 WIG023 I know that feeling also. True he won’t remember, my husband won’t, and we all place “Guilty” signs around our own necks. Let’…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning. Going to have heat indices in the 100's today. Thus, I'll get out and mow early this a.m. Also need to get groceries and go get the title transfer on our new to us car.3 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
Recently my newspaper had a list of area facilities that were fined by the state. Other than incidents where a resident suffered medical issues due to staff neglect, the most frequent reason was not …1 -
Re: Husband Proofing my home.
@Kalela69 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Given his diagnosis, if he's not already on medication to dial back his reaction to being redirected,…6 -
Re: My own irritability as a caregiver
Sometimes I truly (momentarily) don’t care that this person that IS but ISN’T my LO doesn’t understand my irritability. I know he will forget whatever ugliness passed between us verbally. I won’t for…8 -
Re: Fall Detection Devices?(1)
I have a Mrdical.Guardian that has fall detection.. It runs about $I40 per quarter.. Have had it for years.. Recently I saw on tv that Consumer Cellular has a device that has fall detection for $25 a…1 -
Re: Fall Detection Devices?(1)
This thread is over 4 years old.1 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
I support you in your decision. I was able to retire, because it was unsustainable to work full-time and be a caregiver, and my DW wasn't as far along as you DH. I feel lucky I could swing it, becaus…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Carl - any exercise is good exercise, don't put yourself down. I'm sure I'd like the Society for Creative Anachronism - I've never been to any of their events, but I have a few friends who are involv…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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