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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Yes, I misspelled "it" and it was instantly deleted when I posted.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
I don't think the moderators deleted the "bad" word, I think the computer program did DELETED.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
For some, like me, this hasn't been the best gardening year. In Iowa we had a summer with a lot of very hot days, plus a lot of rain. My cucumber plant didn't have many cucumbers and then it got powd…1 -
Re: In hospital and medicine
once you have said those words to all appropriate personnel… leave, do not answer your phone - let it go to voicemail and then listen to the messages.3 -
Re: Type 1 diabetes, vascular dementia - stage 8.
So heartbreaking for you. I’m so sorry for your profound loss. You were an amazing caregiver for your wife. Thank you for your story and very insightful words. I’m sure it will be very helpful to oth…2 -
Re: Type 1 diabetes, vascular dementia - stage 8.
@midge333 - I am so sorry for the loss of your DW, but I’m happy to hear that you made plans early on and did this on her terms. I cannot imagine how hard that must have been. Sending thoughts and pr…2 -
Re: Type 1 diabetes, vascular dementia - stage 8.
sending love and hugs as I am so impressed with your strength to handle this situation! Blessings!2 -
Re: How long can show timing last?
@Shan456 With my dad, who could showtime like he was gunning for an Oscar, the length of time her could sustain showtiming shortened with the disease progression. In the middle stages, my folks lived…3 -
Re: Bathroom
2 reasons they can’t find the bathroom: they don’t remember where it is and they have visuospatial problems. Put lights all the way to the bathroom to mark the way. Close all other doors. In the bath…1 -
DH in hospital
Not sure what happened Friday night, but, something went horribly wrong and I had to call 911 for my DH. I knew immediately that vit wasn't normal morning alz confusion. It was more like delirium. Th…5
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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