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Re: Is it time?
Thank goodness you are all safe. With my grandmother, an electric kettle worked very well for her as a replacement for the kettles she was ruining by leaving them on the stove long after the water bo…1 -
Re: Is it time?
You know the answer to your question already. Nobody can police a LO constantly. Dangerous situations can crop up anytime. I recall that things have been tough at home for a while now, and I believe …2 -
Re: It’s finally real
I am so sorry you have to be here, but happy "here" was available when you needed to find it. We are not a bunch of people who give pat responses, feign interest, or even untruthfully say, …3 -
Re: It’s finally real
Thank you all for the kind welcome.1 -
Re: It’s finally real
This is an awful disease, and even the strongest and most capable people cannot just roll with it all the time. It is OK to let yourself grieve and hurt. Folks on this forum understand that, I promis…3 -
Re: Dementia Paranoia Psychosis
My LO's doctor said PWD dementia often spiral out of control in hospitals and to remember we could always say enough and take them out of the hospital and back to the MC. In most states a medica…1 -
Re: Medicaid Cuts, Inside Info or Tea Leaf Readers?
Numerous reports cite likely hospital and facility closures and other effects. According to various policy impact assessments, the rural area where I grew up will almost certainly lose its local hosp…3 -
Re: Hospice while in MC
Hospice was a wonderful extra layer of services in mom's memory care facility. They worked with the facility staff to care for her. Facilities are used to it, happens all the time. It meant more…6 -
Re: Hospice
so pleased for you @CindyBum and your DW I am tearful for you too - mostly for the extra care you both deserve. You are a superb caregiver! Hang in there Prayers and hugs!3 -
Re: Hospice
Sorry, but glad for some more help for you and DW. ((( Hugs))). This is not an easy journey for anyone.4
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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