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Re: So over this...
It isn’t a burden. Saying things out loud is cleansing and a relief. We hear you and we understand❤️7 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
More about geriatric care managers. This is slightly off-topic, but important. If you are alone and need medical attention, the geriatric care manager can help you get it and can advocate for you. I …3 -
Re: So over this...
I can definitely relate. My husband was not a good partner before the dementia, had chronic mental health issues, didn't work much, and refused to see family members or socialize. Now I wonder what w…3 -
Re: The conflicting emotions...
I will be sad when my DW dies, but I do not want her to live one minute longer for my sake.6 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
I would also challenge them not monitoring the halls if they're leaving everybody's door open at night. My DH's MC locked all doors if they were not inside, day or night. Any resident could get out a…2 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
Oh, Brenda, this run-around is so stressful and ridiculous.. I think your plan to check out the other facility is a good idea. I would also call the elder attorney or find another one. A good/feisty …2 -
Re: This is so damn hard
So sorry Cindy! I know what you’re feeling! As hard as we try to decode the word salad…. It’s so painful and exhausting for both of us, my wife as she struggles to find the words, me trying to guess-…3 -
Re: This is so damn hard
so sorry. Hugs. 💜1 -
Re: Life expectancy
Also I forgot to mention for you is to get all your legal paperwork completed while your LO can still make decisions. If you haven’t contacted an elder law attorney, definitely worth the money to hel…7 -
Re: My family needs suggestions
@Annielou2 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here, but pleased you found this place. I suspect you're looking as cause & effect backwards. It's most likely that the progression of …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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