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Re: Father should be in nursing home but I can't do it
A couple of thoughts— You describe his presentation as "mild"; you mention he's struggling with the computer of late. My own dad was in the early-moderate stage of dementia when I assumed t…1 -
Re: Declining mobility and VD
Thank you for your responses. As much as I want to continue outings with him, things involving very little walking will need to do. So many things we used to do, places we went, activities are no lon…2 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
Thank you so much for this post. You have a talent for writing. I too am 10 years in this journey with my DH and through many emotional ups and downs on my part, I feel I am at the point of true acce…3 -
Re: Slowing progression of disease
You know him best, and you are his advocate. It is always ok to decline a therapy that you judge to be more harmful than helpful, or even simply not useful in his situation.2 -
Re: Slowing progression of disease
My husband was diagnosed in a mid stage and is being given a drug to slow progression. The idea seemed cruel to me at first. Why prolong a fatal disease? I guess I am not sure what would happen if he…4 -
Re: Slowing progression of disease
@jehjeh Assuming you have a medical DPOA/AHD for your DH, you always have the right to say no. With both my dad who had dementia and my mom who at this point doesn't, I always ask doctors "and w…3 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
Thanks Bill; your thoughts are always interesting.1 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
Bill, thanks for dropping in and updating us on your situation and the new insights. My heart goes out to you as you approach a decade in the caregiver role. Your post raises an interesting question …3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
JeriLynn - Have a great trip! It's nice to be able to do things like that on a whim. You'll be in Fort Worth right around the time we'll be hanging out in Charleston, SC. We leave tomorrow and will b…1 -
Re: Slowing progression of disease
Yes, the new meds such as Leqembi and Kisunla, are only for use in the early stages of Alzheimer's. It would not be prescribed for somebody who is further along on the path.2
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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