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He’s been gone for 2 weeks now…
My DH passed on Jan 3. He was late Stage 6 and it was sudden - likely his heart. So he found his “exit ramp” before moving to Stage 7. I wanted to share my observations and some things I’ve learned. …20 -
Re: No more intervention
I woukd continue with the afternoon insulin shot - but I would work with hospice to NOT wake him up if he is sleeping- or unconscious. The hospice nurse that asked if you wanted him to go to the hosp…10 -
Re: No more intervention
I’m so sorry you are in this situation. You are facing some incredibly difficult decisions. Regardless of what you decide, go easy on yourself. There is no “right” answer. Do what you think is best a…3 -
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If it was my dad, all meds including insulin would stop5 -
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I'm so sorry you're at this point. If I were to ever find myself in this situation with my mom in MC, I would want her to pass as peacefully as possible. That has been her wish since before…3 -
Re: Newly diagnosed this week
I know the feeling. I also had family history with dementia. My dad perhaps progressed to the moderate dementia stage before dying of cancer. But my mom lingered on and on with dementia. Amongst my s…1 -
Re: Losing my Temper With my DW
Have you tried going along with her delusions. Tell her you love her and are trying your best to protect her. Maybe even apologize (obviously it’s not your fault) for letting one of them get in. Tell…6 -
Re: Tired
Sending big hugs.1 -
Re: No more intervention
My husband is T2 diabetic. He’s only late 4, early 5, but at 7 c or d I would stop meds with the exception of for comfort.7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Good morning, finally a good 6 hours of sleep! Ron2
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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