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Re: I failed as caregiver today
it’s called delusions and medication might help. Talk to his doctor. So sorry.2 -
Re: I failed as caregiver today
I always say … I’m a really good caregiver, until I’m not! We all lose it at times, and then feel guilty. I think the 2 hardest things about caregiving (1) is still doing EVERYTHING even though we ar…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Lorita…..use essential oil> put on cotton balls and place where you think activity is. I wet the balls am/pm. Peppermint oil is the only thing always mentioned for rat/mouse removal.1 -
Re: Incessant calling
Oh my gosh - this brings back dreadful memories. Just about a year ago, in between the time my mom was still living on her own after my dad passed (she refused help and was so difficult) and when she…2 -
Re: Losing me!
@JC5 thank you for posting this. I sometimes feel guilty for continuing to maintain my sense of “me”. I have a 2 - 3 hour weekly get together with 4 friends. In scheduling my husband’s numerous docto…8 -
Re: What to do with all the empty space when their journey ends?
Thank you everyone. All good feedback. I think it might come down to figuring out what I like, hobbies, interests, etc. Honestly, life has been so busy with work, family, then parents care that I rar…2 -
Re: Losing me!
JC5, I could have written your post. I felt I was losing my strong, independent, funny, witty, optimistic self. Caregiving wears you down and can skew your view of life. For far too long I didn'…10 -
Re: Has anyone done self-pay for Kisunla?
These are my thoughts, and you can read them or not as you wish: The reality is that most people cannot afford to pay $30,000 for 4 treatments. Let alone 3 times that for a year’s worth, or 5 times t…1 -
Re: Has anyone done self-pay for Kisunla?
You are not alone in this opinion. In the beginning we all hope there is a magic cure, or a way to slow the progression. In early onset the progression appears to be quicker and there’s no proof goin…3 -
Re: Totally frustrated
Sometimes I could leave the room for a little, then come back and say, "Hey baby. I'm home." and that would settled her.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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