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Re: Uncomfortable with my feelings toward my LO
There are so many wonderful people on this forum who can so eloquently describe how we’re all feeling - the sadness, frustration, anger, guilt, etc. It’s so validating. My DH and I always used to say…4 -
Re: Memory Care, Early Retirement, or Keep Pushing On?
Hi, Bill, I have followed your posts for a long time and seen how you have evolved into the wonderful and dedicated caregiver that you are to your dear wife. Your love and dedication to her are obvio…3 -
Re: Information in case of emergency
Plus medical scope of treatment, including dnr if appropriate. I also have a copy of this in my glove box and a note that I'm a dementia caregiver for my husband.1 -
Re: Information in case of emergency
Read about File of Life. It is to file your personal and medical information to leave on your refrigerator, where first responders know to look. I got mine for free at my local Area Agency on Aging. …1 -
Re: eating too much
Yes, I have read that this is typical. My DH definitely went through a period of craving sweets, now less so. Still, I need to hide cookies to keep them in the house. I put out fruit, but then he lea…1 -
Re: Memory Care, Early Retirement, or Keep Pushing On?
makes total sense. I guess us old timers are lucky our partners got this in late stage of life. I really feel for you you’re in a bad situation working wise. I’ll pray for you3 -
Re: eating too much
hi silverplatter. A lot of dementia folks crave sweets, your DH is not alone.2 -
Re: eating too much
Seroquel can cause weight gain. My wife was started on seroquel in february and has gained 10-15 pounds which is not all bad because she was down to 105 pounds when the seroquel was started.1 -
Re: eating too much
My husband has developed a sweet tooth. He will eat pie and brownies and ice cream every night if I let him.1 -
Re: Robotic therapy cat
Annie, I also took the plunge and ordered a cat today for my husband. He loves real animals, so hopefully this will provide some entertainment/distraction for him. It should be here tomorrow from Ama…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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