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Re: new to group
bjt84, I did what you suggested and it was terribly stressful. It is better to bite the bullet and stop his driving than subject both of you and others to the risk of an accident. It is unfortunate t…1 -
Re: And now cancer along with everything else
It’s overwhelming, isn’t it? I do understand what you are going through and even though you know what the best choice to make is, it still eats away at you. I don’t want to make those choices. I want…2 -
Re: And now cancer along with everything else
There's no easy road. Hoping that DH dies earlier from cancer or hanging on year after year falling headlong down the rabbit hole of dementia until he reaches the bottom? Horrible choices we face! I …6 -
Re: Act Normally as if Nothing is Wrong
all of your stories sound like our life. I truly just try and make her happy. I take her everyday even if just an hr drive makes her happy5 -
Re: Grand tour
I'm sorry for your pain and sorrow. The question at this point is "does he qualify for Hospice at this time?". The rules for Hospice and dementia are not quite as stringent, so if the Hospi…1 -
Re: new to group
Every story I hear about this is slightly different. Here is our story. Just know that memory loss can be your friend in this process! My DH still has a nice sports car in the garage. He sold his mot…5 -
Re: Act Normally as if Nothing is Wrong
yes, that’s exactly what I did until I had to place him in memory care. He said to me “we’ll get through this” but he didn’t know what “this” was. She’s lucky to have you caring for her. 💜2 -
Re: Act Normally as if Nothing is Wrong
My DH is the same and we live a normal wonderful life apart from my DH needing help to shower, shave, dress, eat, he can no longer use the computer, the phone, the tv & air con remotes, drive, ha…9 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Doo wop music on PBS!1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Just checked out the eagle cam. I saw all three little ones waiting for sup per. Jackie wss standing on the edge of the nest. She kept looking around like she was waiting for Shadow to bring food. Gu…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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