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Re: How much information to share with DH?
When my DW was diagnosed, we both went through the 3 hour testing. When we heard the results of her tests, the person telling us was brutally cold and uncaring. We were both crying. As we left the of…1 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
That's a great approach…I hate the idea of withholding info from him if he is asking directly, but once I've conveyed once, it's much more compassionate to be more vague in subsequent questioning if …1 -
Re: Not diagnosed
Watch Teepa Snow videos on YouTube. Read the 36 hour day. On this site there is a link for new members which provides information that is very helpful. I’ve been where you are. It’s not easy but ther…2 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
My husband was diagnosed two years ago. He really didn’t ask many questions. I go with him to his doctors appointments. All he asked me was if he would ever get better. I gently told him no. Eventual…1 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
I have mentioned dementia a few times and it did not go well. Now I really just avoid any mention of her condition since it really would not change anything. At some point, if medication is needed I …2 -
Re: Turned down for Medicaid
Hang in there, Brenda. Your attorney will be able to decipher the rejection letter and help you appeal. I swear the system is designed to make it as hard as possible. Sending strength and calm your w…1 -
Some good advice (cross posted)
This is my caregiver education for the month of November as an adult foster care provider for my loved one. I thought it was good advice that we can all use.Communication and Interpersonal SkillsThe …1 -
Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
No one here asked for this and no one knows what to do especially since each person with this disease has different issues . And guess what we do the best we can and No one has the right to criticize…3 -
Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
If you suck as a caregiver, well then, you’ve joined a legion of us out here. We are all just doing the best we can, sharing tips that worked, others that don’t. In addition, what worked yesterday mi…4 -
Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
There are wonderful 'rinse free' shower caps you can find on Amazon. 10 seconds in the microwave, and then a nice scalp massage. My 'not right now' husband actually enjoys it.5
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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