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Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
You aren't going to like this, and I'm not saying I agree with it, but a preacher friend who visited nursing homes a lot, once told me that the best thing for the spirits and attitudes and even healt…5 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
Kathy, I totally understand. I know your emotions are all over the place. I had to go on antidepressants, and that helped. Talk to your doctor about antidepressants, if you have not already done that…1 -
Re: What to Look For at MC Facilities
specific training…1 -
6th infusion
Today was # six Leqembi infusion. So far so good! Although I do have a headache and feel exhausted. I'm scheduled for a second MRI this Friday. My husband keeps reassuring me I'm doing so good and ho…1 -
Re: Selling A House
Do you have POA? If so, then don’t discuss it any further with her. Negotiate with the step- daughter and her husband quietly with the help of a realtor or lawyer to make the contract process easier …6 -
Re: I just want to thank all my caring supportive friends
Retired and BPS. Alot of us here are sharing with you the same, care and knowledge, we received in our time and need. When I placed my DH, eight years ago, I was told about this website, and believe …1 -
Re: I just want to thank all my caring supportive friends
I agree, I too am thankful for the people here being willing to share their experiences.1 -
Re: What to Look For at MC Facilities
Thank you, @harshedbuzz - your comments are fantastic. I am making a list of everyone's comments that I will try to share later on. Thank you so much for your insight!1 -
Re: What to Look For at MC Facilities
I’ve also been touring MC facilities, and if it’s a nice day, I hang out in the parking lot a bit and talk to visitors as they enter/exit. I ask them how long their LO has resided there, were they sa…4 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I'm sorry, it will happen and does happen. When my DH,was in MC, he was one of 4 men and there were 10 ladies. Someone was always holding hands. When I got there my DH, at times was in the living are…9
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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