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Re: Uncomfortable with my feelings toward my LO
Hi Christy- unfortunately I relate all too well to what you’re feeling. You can intellectualize til the cows come home about how this is the disease and not your DH. However, living with and taking c…3 -
Re: Mom has AD and husband abandoned her.
What you are describing is financial abuse of the elderly. I would contact your Area Agency on Aging for guidance. The 800 number at this site has care consultants who have probably advised on someth…3 -
Re: TSA UGH! Airport Experience
I'm sorry that happened. I've had similar issues with my son on spectrum when he was much younger. Since then, they have a TSA Cares Program.2 -
Re: Uncomfortable with my feelings toward my LO
Do you have a hobby you like to do that you can still do? What saw me through the most difficult behaviors was swimming, kayaking, and hiking. We did these things together. I could keep an eye on him…7 -
Re: Irritating new popup-am I the only one?
reported to the moderators , even when you “accept all cookies “ it won’t go away1 -
Re: Really disheartening first experience with hospice
no you’re not nuts. I don’t think you need a doctors referral, you can probably call any agency you want. The intake interview with the nurse will be more important though, so don’t give up too soon.…3 -
Re: Robotic therapy cat
well I took the plunge and ordered one today Annie, I’ll let you know how it goes!4 -
Re: Robotic therapy cat
Our actual living cat is a joy for me and my wife. The cat is a 12-year-old rescue and she comforts both of us. That being said, it is understandable if a pet is not possible for some caregivers and …4 -
Re: Robotic therapy cat
I bought one of the Joy for All dogs for DH as he was transitioning from home to MC and I knew DH would miss our dog. DH didn't take to the dog like I thought he would, but still enjoyed it at times.…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
When one lives here one pays attention to the TV warnings. This time that was all I needed to do ..nothing at my house…not even noise! On TV…baking soda between the pavers.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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