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Re: Memory care guilt
It is not a small decision, and it is normal to feel guilt. It is hard, but try to remember that moving her to memory care will keep her safe and ensure she gets the care she needs. It is common for …3 -
Re: Memory care guilt
While I understand the guilt, lose it! You have done NOTHING to your mom.🌷 Dementia caused her need to be in a MC facility. Dementia is causing her physical regression. Dementia, and dementia alone,…2 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
@psg712, thank you! I just might still do it.😢1 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
Thank you soooo much for all your responses. There are experiences that gave me good ideas. For clarification I have no questions about the ‘right thing to do’ for all those concerned (mom, son, and …1 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
You are absolutely able to handle the final arrangements as you see fit. My aunt with dementia died at 92. Her elderly husband felt strongly that the funeral should be for family only. He placed an o…1 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
I relate, and agree with others above. Many, many extended families in the US are estranged yet there’s this weird idea that memorials should “bring everyone together.” When you’re the sole caretaker…1 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74158/long-winding-descending-road Totally understand! My 94 yo mom has vascular dementia. She will be cremated and her ashes will be put in plot next to my dad’s.…1 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
Thank you for sharing your experience. There are so many things that can go right or wrong with funerals. If this task is left to survivors and not pre-planned, paid by the deceased there is a lot of…1 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
You are getting professional advise that you ask and pay for and amateur advise that comes unasked and properly priced at FREE of charge. Ignore the second. If the family members get out of line - te…2 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
Have courage. You are the guardian for a reason. You are exercising good judgment and taking advice from professionals with relevant expertise. You do not owe explanations to anyone, but if you wish …3
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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