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Re: What next?
@Crkddy I am sorry you have reached this point with your dear wife. I suspect you are correct about her having progressed beyond the place where your wife would be considered for a MC admission. Were…1 -
Re: What next?
I just recently lost my wife after a UTI and a hospital stay. She was refusing to eat and after 3 days in the hospital a wise doctor recommended hospice. It was a shock to my son and I but he was rig…6 -
Re: What next?
I agree with tigersmom, ask for an evaluation for dementia hospice. Your DW could very well qualify for the next year. And jfkoc is right, call more than one agency. It will be hard on you to make th…1 -
Re: general anxiety
A very helpful book is the 36 hour day. It has a wealth of information spanning many topics. Perhaps find a local support group and resources through ALZ Massachusetts Chapter. There is support out t…4 -
Re: My mother won't see a doctor and she is not okay
Welcome. People with dementia often have anosognosia. This is the inability to recognize their symptoms or limitations. There is NOTHING you or your sister can say to her that will convince her she h…4 -
Re: Anyone interested in a zoom meetup?
I’m seeing that you meet on Thursday’s at 7 - how can I join in?1 -
Re: Caring for my grandma
That is too much. You and your mom need to locate resources for your grandma. It is not reasonable to have her living with you. Remember that your responsibility is to build your own life. There is n…3 -
Re: Prayers appreciated
There is a world of difference between forty hours a week with coworkers to chat with and 24/7 with no adult company. Days off and nights with no responsibility make a huge difference. I'm going…1 -
Re: What do you to talk about with your LOs?
Ah, you described my dilemma exactly. My DH abhors games of any kind, always has. He was a craftsman, loved doing things with his hands. He was an outdoorsman, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking,…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Good afternoon welcome to the porch CharlieS. Yes the number stands for how many pages there are on this thread since it started. Somebody else may come along and do better at explaining. Lorita able…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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