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Re: Alone This Holiday?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74888/alone-this-holiday My DH and I will likely be alone on Christmas, unless I cook up a storm, and start inviting people over. I am just not up to it as my Dh&#…8 -
Stage 5
My DH is now stage 5 cognitively and memory wise. He is still able to attend to his personal care. Our specialist said this stage can last 6 years….can you share your experience in terms length of ti…4 -
Re: At peace
Thank you for the update.. It is good to know that you were surrounded by love and peace as your dear husband passed.2 -
Re: At peace
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure he's resting at peace now2 -
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
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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