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Re: Anyone With Resentment?
welcome. No judgment here. Your feelings are understandable and common. Even some caregivers who had wonderful marriages have bitterness and resentment that this terrible disease robbed them of their…9 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
As you can see, you are not alone with feelings of resentment. I have days when I love him and days when I have to get away from him because of all the resentment I feel. This disease just tears apar…10 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I am sure this is extremely hard. It seems like a betrayal. It’s not a choice between you and her. His brain is broken and he doesn't see it as a betrayal because he no longer rationally understands …4 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
Carl46, You and I look at it in the same way.2 -
Re: How do you talk to your DH about worsening symptoms you are seeing?
I would not discuss his behaviors with him. It will do no good. He won’t remember, he can’t change and it will only cause more anxiety. If he asks just say something vague or even fib. He wants to kn…1 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
In my DW with ALZ of over 46 years is in an MC since January and for a while she wanted to visit a much older, more disabled man in his room but thankfully for SAFETY REASONS NO patient is allowed in…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Lorita, boots will rub the skin off in places and leave bare spots; I noticed that when I was in high school. I can't wear boots anymore but have lost the hair all over the calves and toes in recent …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Jeri…I would love to have you visit …see my museum and you can park the RV in my driveway! The museum has the largest private collection of Chihuly and the Memorial at night in itself is worth the tr…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
I liked being 28. I had all my hair and all my teeth and didn't wear glasses. DS was a baby. Best of all, DW was 28 😍😍1 -
Re: Feeling Conflicted and Guilty about moving on…
I was glad to read your 1.5 year report. Very happy things are good for you (other than DW's situation).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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