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Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
I think a lot of people feel that way, and a lot of families are very critical without being very helpful. When you are doing the work and other people are undercutting you, it's not your care that i…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (200)
HB see the tissue thing hasn’t changed. I was kind of embarrassed to hand them out. JeriLynn that sounded like a good meal. I may have picked the sausage out😊. Not always a fan. Dried Pinto beans I f…2 -
Just need to talk to my friends (200)
Well, we made it to 200. Took a while. Still chilly here. Had to find some fleece to wear. Time to change out summer gowns and dresses for fleece and flannel. I don't change clothes in closet, just t…1 -
Re: Thought we were going to lose her
I’m truly sorry.1 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
It would depend on how far along she was at the time. I would have been honest the first time she would have asked, and insured her we would work it out together, but if she asked again I would be mu…3 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
I was honest with my spouse as long as he could understand the answers. After a while he didn't understand any more or was upset by his diagnosis, at which point I stopped, and started giving vague a…3 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
Thanks - I am finding that I need to pay much closer attention to his willingness to accept certain details despite the types of questions that he asks…and the length of time that it takes to get a t…1 -
Re: Preventing her from driving is worth it, right??
I'm not the original poster, but I'm following this discussion because we are dealing with a similar issue. Can you say more about "with diagnosis, insurance would not have to pay"? Do you …1 -
Re: delusions
I agree Dio it doesn't change anything so in that sense it is futile, but I wonder about things even if I can't change them. I have thought I would like to live inside my wifes head for 5 minutes jus…3 -
Re: How much information to share with DH?
Only you will know how much to divulge/share. I would take cues from your DH's reactions. I was very transparent with my DH because we both needed answers. It took almost a year to finally get a prel…3
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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