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Re: MC decision
glad you have your plans in place. Someone posted here that if you’re asking whether it’s time to place them, it’s time. They have 24/7 care that you can never provide unless you can get help which i…2 -
Re: Where has my husband gone? Loss…
Pauline Boss writes about this in her book Ambiguous Loss. It's a difficult form of grief because there's no ritualized validation associated with it. My husband is gone, yet he's still here. I could…2 -
Re: MC decision
I decided to place my DW when I could no longer care for her 24/7 without being completely exhausted. It was also the case that her care would be better at an MCF as they had trained staff, activitie…7 -
Re: Recent diagnosis of LBD
Dear Suzi. I suggest you talk to a attorney who specializes about the things you need to know. That's what I did, I learned what I needed to know about finances, and I had many questions answered. I …1 -
Re: Dreams to Dreads
I feel your pain and share the dread. I wish I could wave a magic wand and make all this go away. I don't have words of comfort, just that I too feel the pain. You're not alone, although the road we …1 -
Re: DH Angry Outbursts are Overwhelming me
If you are dealing with violence call 911 and get help!1 -
Re: Got a gut punch yesterday
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73619/got-a-gut-punch-yesterday Hugs for you. I've had several of those gut punches along the way. They hurt. Try to embrace those good times together in the momen…4 -
Re: DH Angry Outbursts are Overwhelming me
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73635/dh-angry-outbursts-are-overwhelming-me I wouldn't wait for a crisis or violence, I would talk to the Doc about some adjustment in meds. DW is on Seroquel due…4 -
Re: She is gone
My thoughts are with you and your family. I too have followed your posts for the last 18 months. I wish you peace.1 -
Re: She is gone
Crushed, my heart goes out to you and your daughters. May you find peace in the coming days knowing your lovely wife is at rest. I have followed your posts over the last several years and know how mu…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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