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Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
I was told that PWD are more able to “keep it together” in a familiar environment (i.e. home) and once placed in MC, more about their condition is revealed or becomes obvious. So I agree with the PP …2 -
Re: Facebook and DH _ no way to delete my post??
I would monitor and correct his FB posts and let him continue. Make sure he isn’t responding to messages. Being scammed is common with PWDs. So monitor his calls and texts or set up protection. Soon …5 -
Re: Companionship for the caregiver
I often find the isolation and loneliness to be overwhelming at times, and I’ve only been caretaker for about a year. I’m still able to meet with 4 other female friends for a couple of hours a week. …2 -
Re: Christmas tree
Well, we ended up putting up our old artificial tree. DH helped me get it out of the attic. It was a task putting the pieces together just right, finding the cords and connecting them so that all the…4 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
You need to Cope. Hope is not a strategy.10 -
Re: First time caller
https://us.v-cdn.net/6037576/uploads/NCDIEKG1Y0Y8/cgk-2303-02-caregiver-mindset-onesheeter.pdf This was shared by another member but I saved it because I found it so helpful.2 -
Re: At peace
I’m sorry for your loss.2 -
Re: At peace
I’m so sorry, Metta, for the loss of your dear husband. That he passed peacefully and with you by his side sounds like a blessing. Wishing you comfort and peace.2 -
Re: At peace
Our hearts are with you… I am glad you were together………2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)
Good morning. I got nine hours of sleep. Ron, I thought I had Alzheimer's because I had bad short term memory loss and word finding, also I couldn't read anything because I couldn't re…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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