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Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
Ty all for your honest feedback. I know I need to make changes for my own mental health and to be a better wife/care giver. I am going to look into both day care options and in home respite care for …7 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
we all understand how you feel. Caregiving is mentally and physically exhausting. Is there a way you can get respite care so you have time for yourself? Day care or home care for even a few hours onc…1 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
Basically, I drive DW to day care at noon and walk her to the door. A staff member greets her with a big smile and a "Hi, DW, glad to see you", takes her hand, and leads her inside while I …1 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
Carl What stage is your wife? My husband would throw a fit. He is an introvert and would not engage in activities. How did you get your wife to go/stay? Is it a lot more than inhome care? Having chun…1 -
Does anyone forget how far there LO is
Sometimes I forget what stage he is in. I think I do alot of scaffolding without realizing it. Today I went back and looked at his test results. Not good. He has both VD and Ad. It was just a reality…7 -
Re: Does anyone forget how far there LO is
While sleeping, I have always dreamed vividly and remember many of them. In my dreams there is no dementia, no care giving, no constant shadowing. My dreams are a form of respite. When I wake up from…3 -
Re: Does anyone forget how far there LO is
Yes, and that’s one of MY problems. After all this time, I still get tripped up. I honestly revert back to normalcy and the Boom…not normal. It creates so much undue heartache. I cannot seem to accep…3 -
Re: Covid and he won’t stay away!
i’m sorry you’re sick and I know it’s hard. Try to wear a mask when he’s near you and be vigilant about hand washing for both of you. try not to have close contact. Other than that there’s not much y…2 -
Re: Failed my first test
You did good. After over 2 years of my DW with EO, I have learned so many lessons on how to redirect my LO. Even with my experience so far I still sometimes start to argue without even knowing I did …5 -
Re: Failed my first test
Been there, done that. Oh, the guilt. But, as Carl 46 said, I learned something. I am not perfect, but I can keep trying to be the wife DH needs me to be now.4
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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