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Re: How much information to share with DH?
I don't bring it up. Sometimes I say we're getting forgetful and help each other, which is true, although she is far more forgetful than I. She refers to her dementia as "losing my marbles"…4 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
My husband and I rarely talk about his dementia. He knows and that is enough for now.2 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
I do the same as brupt30. If my DH asks me directly if I think he has what his mom had I always say no. Always. And I can see the relief in his eyes.2 -
Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
@sbcspin You don't suck as a caregiver. Your sisters suck as a sisters. Caregiving in dementia is unlike any other kind. You have to balance priorities constantly. Safety is job one— bring in sitters…8 -
Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
It is easy to visit for an hour even though most don't even do that, but living it 24 hours a day is a whole different thing. Even if you could get them to take a bath every day why is that worth the…6 -
Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
I read the book “The 36 Hour Day” and it helped me get my DH to shower 2 days a week. They don’t shower because they forget when they last showered, they forget how to shower and their skin is sensit…6 -
Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
I think anyone who tries to guilt you with "You don't love him if . . . " is a toxic person to be avoided. Sleep too much? My wife sleeps more than she is awake and is cranky as a tired bab…8 -
Re: Milestones
Congratulations and I am glad the love is still there.1 -
Re: Milestones
Dear Buggytoo, Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary! I'm glad he enjoyed the donuts and can still tell you he loves you. Those are wins for sure on this journey. These milestones are bittersweet.…2 -
Re: Milestones
Happy Anniversary to you, and congratulations on 50 years. I’m so glad he still knows you enough to say he loves you, keep that memory close!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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