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Re: At peace
Metta— I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. HB2 -
Re: At peace
Metta, I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious husband. What a blessing that you could be by his side and share your love one last time. May you find peace in the days ahead and cherish the wonder…2 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261282#Comment_261282 Thank you for this! I am currently listening to an audiobook called Creative Care by Anne Basting. Once I've finished that, I wi…1 -
Re: Christmas gratuities
There is often a little cheat sheet put out in Facebook this time of year. It suggests gratuity amounts for service people - doorman, hair dresser, house cleaner, garbage collector etc. Sometimes it …1 -
Re: Christmas gratuities
I agree that acknowledging your appreciation is a good thing. I think a card with thanks plus either a small gift or a gratuity is always welcome. It is really wonderful to have people, helpers, who …2 -
Re: Christmas gratuities
My DH’s home health aide has gone above and beyond her usual duties this year so I’m planning to show my appreciation of her care with a card w/ gratuity. She’s become like another family member to D…4 -
Re: Any Advice for Stopping MCI Progression
My DH was diagnosed with MCI in 2018. He started doing all the recommended stuff and I could actually see improvement when he walked on the treadmill and did other exercises on a regular basis. His p…3 -
Re: What do you say to LO who is experiencing Hallucinations/delusions?
I am frequently speechless when my husband talks about the “people downstairs” or “her” - the woman he’d like to date. I decided to start drafting things I might say. That’s helping me feel less stre…2 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
I suggest hoping for a great day and coping with a bad one. Coping means to learn everything you possibly on how to make the best of tough days. A lot will depend on your behavior so read about valad…3 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261222#Comment_261222 I like this approach. If PWD is the type who enjoys exercise, the challenge of brain exercises, is agreeable with diet changes, then …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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