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Re: first visit to memory care
Know that it'll get better once she's acclimated to her new environment. Be comforted in knowing that she's safe and well cared for. I don't think residents in a facility will ever not want to go hom…7 -
Re: first visit to memory care
I pray things get easier for you and your wife. You can have some peace knowing she is safe. It’s an emotional rollercoaster. One pice of advice I have been given for when I place DH, is to visit whe…3 -
Re: The Mental Switch
I agree with @Carl46 , it wasn’t a switch but the realization if I don’t do it, it won’t get done (still struggling with it tho) The judging part hit home with me (thx Carl). As I was making pancakes…6 -
Re: The Mental Switch
It wasn't a switch for me, or anything I consciously thought of. I just gradually came to realize we aren't peers anymore. It went from knowing she was not going to bring me my extra car keys if I lo…2 -
Re: The Mental Switch
For me, the mental switch was a gut punch at the neurologist office. I had been in the role of caregiver for several years for most things - yard work, finances, meal prep, driving - but like a frog …4 -
Re: The Mental Switch
I think the change to caregiver mode is natural and necessary to protect yourself. I know I felt every sting and barb until I was able to insulate myself a little. My husband has been in memory care …6 -
Re: Does Memory Care actually help
does it help? Well nothing makes the person better - the real question is does it keep them safe. The reasons many people place someone into AL or MC are often: 24/7/365 supervision A nurse on staff …4 -
Does Memory Care actually help
I obviously have been obsessing about memory care for months. My husband is probably late stage 5, can't do any ADL's without help, very bad arthritis so walking is difficult. We go to twice weekly e…5 -
Re: Anyone with a parent living for their pet?
I have not experienced your exact situation, but I did have to make a tough decision about my mom's cat last year. She had brought the cat with her when I moved her from out of state to an AL near me…1 -
Re: Newly diagnosed with MCI
We are moving to be closer to family so when we need help they will be there. Right now my main issue is with vocabulary. Other than that I seem to be normal for a 81 Year Old man. If we put this off…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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