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Re: Terrified
Welcome, thanks for sharing. I relate it to a grieving process of my identity…every aspect. I say "so what, now what" to be future facing. However, not always easy as when I go to the docto…1 -
Re: What to do in an emergency??
My DH, who lives at home with me, is unable to talk comprehensibly or use a phone, or even answer the doorbell. He is quite irrational, but strong and active. I have worried what would happen if I be…1 -
Re: What to do in an emergency??
here’s the one the VA gave us1 -
Re: What to do in an emergency??
the VA gave us a medical alert device. If you need help you press the button. They answer immediately. If you fall the device calls them. If you can’t answer they send help. I had to use it twice and…1 -
Pictures from Michael Ellenbogen's Trip to Africa
Attached are amazing pictures from Michael Ellenbogen's trip to southern Africa. Some of you know Michael from his time on this message board. For those who don't, Michael has dementia and has been a…1 -
Re: Need some input
I also vote to stay in the hospital and work on your recovery. It would be a negative impact on your wife with a y change of caregiver or circumstance. As long as she is safe, supervised, fed, change…2 -
Re: Need some input
In an ideal world, we don't just have a plan B (backup) we get to test the plan B to see how well it works. None of us get to live in an ideal world. Like you, my wife's daughter is plan B and I have…4 -
Re: CBD and Irregular Sleep Patterns
My son takes CBD gummies that help him sleep. You can tell him insurance requires a physical. Briefing the Dr ahead of time will help with the appt. Rick2 -
BIBLE VERSES TO INSPIRE CAREGIVERS 4/4/25
THANKFUL, INSPIRED & WILLING Ephesians 2:10 Good News Translation “For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts but God's gift, so tha…1 -
Re: Not sure
welcome @53roses . This site has been a lifesaver for me. There are so many compassionate, knowledgeable people here who are willing to share their experiences. This is truly my 2nd family, and the o…1
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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