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Re: Toddler comparison
Aril, I too am hoping medical professionals see this thread. I understand how analogies may be helpful but in my mind this is not a good one. I have found the descriptions of behaviors in charts more…1 -
Re: Selling Mom's Home Using POA When She Seems Lucid
In my state there is something called a petition for evaluation. A lawyer may be able to help, we just went to the courthouse and filled it out. You are basically telling a judge why you believe your…2 -
Re: Why isn't the cavalry coming?
I think because when there is no cure the doctors really feel there’s not much they can do. My DH and I have a daughter with a genetic condition of the eyes. There is no treatment nor cure for her co…4 -
Re: Do I s*ck at caregiving?
My husband passed on April 15 (another reason to hate tax day). I did everything I could to keep him here in the home he loved. He slept in our bed, looked out the bay window for deer, moved pictures…8 -
Re: Day 10 of Memory Care
If you are asking my opinion, I would say keep him where he is at and give current hospice company a chance. You don't need to shop around until you have some problem with how things are going. Get t…3 -
Re: Day 10 of Memory Care
I'm sorry you are going through this. Really think it through before making changes at this time. Give the MC and hospice time to get established and provide him with the necessary care. Visit freque…3 -
Re: Day 10 of Memory Care
no. Leave him there. My mom was on the hospice that was affiliated with her AL 30 minutes away from me. I upped my visits to daily as we went along. Hospice was wonderful. The nurse came twice a week…4 -
Re: 50 years
Crushed, I'm among those who don't log in often any more because I'm in Stage 8. My DH died almost 2 years ago. But you've said that your DW was the best thing that ever happened to you—and my DH was…2 -
Re: Can anyone answer my question
My DH is incontinent too. I use Tena briefs on him which work well. I also use a fabric pad w/a plastic liner on the bedding as well as a disposable one on top. I noticed that the incontinence increa…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
That's beautiful, Beth. Lovely blooms nicely arranged. My peonies are just about gone. We are 200-300 miles south of you, so they bloomed earlier.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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