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Re: So over this...
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73753/so-over-this Just glad you're getting the help. It's too much for one person.2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
ANT HELP NEEDED: I put out 1 Terro bait. About 100 ants showed up. When it looked like the bait was loaded with ants I put out a second. Same thiing happened. I put out a third and spilled some. I fe…1 -
Re: Keeps wanting to go get hair cut
My husband loved going to the barber, everybody in the place was so kind to him. I would make an appointment and took him whenever he wanted to go. The barber (or barber-ette) would tell him what the…5 -
Re: So over this...
Thank you for saying it out loud for me. I hear you loud and clear. Now I can say it too…”I cannot stand my husband… hate, despise… you name it …it’s front and center all day. But being the good cath…9 -
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
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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