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Re: US SSA does not recognize POA
I had to call them to report my mother's change of address. They told me they needed to speak with her. Fortunately, we were together. I put her on the phone. They asked her her name & SSN, then …1 -
Re: MC decision
I said for years that I would place my wife when she could receive better care in MC than I could provide at home. When that time came, I did it. I was sorry for her and I missed her, but I didn't fe…2 -
Re: DH groped a female resident at his MC
I know there is really nothing to say to make the situation better but I am glad you are sharing with us and hopefully find strength from your forum friends. So sorry you had this gut punch . (((Hugs…2 -
Re: Dreams to Dreads
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Re: Dreams to Dreads
we know exactly how you feel. Hugs. 💜🙏1 -
Re: We can do this!
Chris, Thank you for your uplifting post. It reminds me of the adage, “Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” As caregivers, we have to constantly remind ourselves to lo…2 -
Re: Memory Care transition
Rosanne, I have similar experiences with my wife, who is now 2.5 months in MC. She wants to leave with me when I visit. I have to lie to get out of there. But I am consoled by knowing that she’s happ…3 -
Re: Memory Care transition
I also limit my visits to about an hour. What is there to talk about? She repeats her delusion that has something to do with students and faculty coming for her help. (She was a college professor.) S…1 -
Re: Memory Care transition
Jo124c My wife thought that one of the other residents was trying to kill her. She thought that the other resident and I was having an affair and so the other resident was trying to get rid of her. T…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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