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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 1/21/26
LIVE A LIFE FILLED WITH LOVE "Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offe…2 -
Re: Wants me near always
Welcome Bowerbird, the MC facility helped me get him there and settled in. A nurse and Social Worker were involved. They do this all the time. They suggested that we come for lunch. My daughter went …5 -
Re: Wants me near always
It's hard when they first arrive, but very soon the people at mc become familiar to them and they begin to build relationships in the way they are able. They learn to trust the people around the…5 -
Re: Wants me near always
@Bowerbird This is all hard stuff. My dad was as you describe in terms on only accepting care from mom. It was to the point if I brought him a sandwich he wanted me to take it back to the kitchen and…3 -
Re: Fibbing about dead people
I used to say that I just tried to call them + there was no answer or their answering machine said they were on vacation.3 -
Re: Useful resource, IDK?
I think belonging to AARP is useful for the discounts and the information they provide in their magazine. I never used them as a dementia resource.1 -
Re: 92 years young no longer able to live independently
First of all I'm glad that you found us. Secondly I'm sorry that you had a need to find us. We are here to help you, if we can along this journey. When you said the neurologist has failed t…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Hamburger with mustard, lettuce, tomato and a touch of Louisiana Hot Sauce. One good thing about living in a camper is it doesn’t take much to keep it warm. Ron1 -
Re: Need to say no
Thanks BethL You're so right about both these things. I try to plan things outside my home, including volunteer work. I'm learning I really need to force myself to get out. Sometimes I tell…2 -
Re: Our mailbox relocated itself...
Lately my husband has been confusing the tv remote for his phone. And sometimes standing and staring off into space. So far though no one’s moved our mailbox. @beachwalker5 thanks for mentioning assi…3
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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