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Re: I Want To Live With Someone Else
My DH’s aphasia is so bad now to have any conversation is very hard and quite sole destroying. He tries so hard, so I try so hard to make sense of what he is trying to say. Often though his topic of …6 -
Re: I Want To Live With Someone Else
I am so sorry. HB PS The bit about the old school nurse's cap made me giggle.1 -
Re: Take your own care seriously…
I read that about 75% of caretakers die within a short time of their loved ones. The stress is so great and as the above comments have proven, they neglect their own health. I am now pre-diabetic and…4 -
Re: Hospice and another fall
Just a comment on falling. When my DW was in the phase where she was falling, even when I was right there holding her hand(s) while slowly walking, she would occasionally just start to "crumple&…4 -
Re: Progressing too fast
I know I was thinking of asking for her roommate to move. But the room my mom will move to is cleaner, has its own bathroom and in a quieter location. I think it will be better for her. I just hope t…1 -
Re: Memory care guilt
MC will be safer for her than AL at this stage. It is hard, but you are doing your best to care for her. Hugs. Lots of us here can relate to your feelings.2 -
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
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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