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Re: Moving Mom to Memory Care - Questions
UPDATE: The move is complete! I got her room set up while my brothers took her to lunch. Part of her morning was also spent at the beauty shop, so the movers could move her furniture. The MC staff we…4 -
Re: Stepping in on finances
@Patricia5 With dementia, independence is a quickly disappearing commodity. Today, he may have it. Tomorrow, it could be gone. You do not want to become a statistic or a case in point on the evening …4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Enjoyed my grandfather granddaughter day yesterday in Springfield. Ron3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ” – Charles Dickens.2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning. The heat hasn't hit us yet. I'm not looking forward at all. I hope those of you sweltering stay hydrated and safe. Judith— I find Jeanne Robertson amusing. I especially like the bit she…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning Porch Rockers! It has been a busy week. Monday I had exercise class then went to a friend's farm to pick peaches. Tuesday we had a "girls" class of '73 get together and potluck…2 -
Refuses to see DR
My DH refuses to go to next DR appt and I can't force him DR wants to do lumbar puncture but he is too agitated to go thru with procedure as they want him there for four hours. This procedure may not…1 -
Re: My own irritability as a caregiver
I am new on this journey as well and oh so guilty of my own erratic responses to my DM. The most useful thing I've learned since being on this site is "D A.R.E." I now remind myself prior t…7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Beth— The desk is mostly cleaned off. It could use a dusting and some polish but for now at least I can see the surface. I feel like DH's test went well. No word from the doc yet. HB1 -
Re: Walking Through Dementia With My Brother
Deepsea it is difficult to watch a family member, or anyone you love go through this disease. Have you been able to get in contact with any support groups? I was so against support groups in the begi…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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