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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Good afternoon it’s been a very busy week. The whole last half of been I hope November is not quieter. I’m getting old and it stresses me out if I have more than one thing to do in a day lol Quite co…1 -
Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Time to go to bed and watch tv a while. It's been a long day. Hope all of you have a good nights sleep. Thought I would start 212 while I thought about it. Good night.1 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
Agreeing with the others - you did great! You were the one there for her! The folks here on the forum get it. and yes - for the most part, a lot of us are doing the best we can with what we've g…4 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
(@psg712 Perfectly said.) Yes! We honor you, we are with you, we understand the lonely road. What a gift of life and well-being you gave your mom. As an only child myself, I know the solitude with wh…3 -
Re: What next?
This sounds very difficult Crkddy! I’m sorry this is happening and sending you a hug! I agree with others- at least call hospice and ask for dementia evaluation. She may be ready, and you can clearly…4 -
Re: COVID Vaccine Side Effects
Does he run a fever? I occasionally run a high fever with the flu vaccine, and always with the COVID vaccine until this year when I switched brands. Even with the low grade fever with the new one I g…2 -
Re: I Want To Live With Someone Else
My DH (who rarely speaks) said today that I am awfully bossy for a cleaning lady, shook his head and then said "And I pay for this?". 😄10 -
Re: The morning after....
I was also rather nervous for my first Leqembi infusion. It seems like a short time ago, but in actuality, my first infusion was in June 2024. I recently completed infusion #36. I've been lucky …3 -
Re: general anxiety
Hi Nantucket. I agree with Wigo that each of our experiences are going to be different, yet each of us is on a terrible journey to see that our LO’s are cared for until the end. Your primary job is t…7 -
Re: Keeping a loved one at home vs nursing care
My hope is to keep DH (75yo, stage 5ish) at home with me. I've just started in-home part time 'sitters' (3, 4hr mornings). First sitter wasn't a good fit, and the 2nd sitter just …6
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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