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Re: Moving mom from AL to MC
@otfgirl750 I'm sorry she's not adjusting quickly. It's hard when a PWD is in that stage where they need the safety of a secure facility but could still benefit from the social engagement and activit…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Thanks, Mint. I've gotten some good advice from folks on this site, so I'm going to act on it and hope that it helps. HB — Marching band is a big thing here. It seems to attract a quirky mix of kids …1 -
Re: Regressing
I have seen some strange eating habits come up as the disease progresses - mixing foods together, trying to cut pizza crust with knife and fork, etc. He will still eat everything I give him… and I me…2 -
Re: The lack of help is wearing me out
I am going to say the hard thing —- that your DH will be hurt and won't accept you getting a week alone isn't as important as you getting that week of respite. You need it. He will survive you being …8 -
Re: I'm Hitting My Limit
I have a week of respite coming starting on June 3rd. I cannot wait! Now go get yourself some! It will make such a difference if you can get it arranged. Our brains and hearts need a break now and ag…3 -
Re: MCF after stay in psych hospital
Thanks so much for all your comments. As difficult as this has been for my DH and BIL, I do believe she is where she’s meant to be. The latest update from yesterday is she helped with the Memorial Da…2 -
Re: I Am Bringing Him Home
I’m with you , make him as comfortable as you can why should he leave this earth alone at least home with loved one. Keep the faith1 -
Re: I Am Bringing Him Home
Well done on making that very difficult decision. Only you know in your heart what is the right decision to make. It takes courage and a lot of hard work to change a decision that you have already th…1 -
Re: I Am Bringing Him Home
I completely understand and support your decision. We are not as far along in our journey as you and your DH but if I could choose for myself or my husband, I would want it to be peacefully at home w…1 -
Re: I Am Bringing Him Home
It sounds like he may be passing soon and if you can comfort him in his last days or hours that is great. My dad wanted to be home when he passed. He didn't have dementia he had cancer but I made the…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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