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Re: Significant other confusion
@SpokaneTom it's just a matter of surviving it. Don't explain or argue—when she thinks you're not you, just go with that. You're still someone that cares for her and sticks around…2 -
Re: Parents Against Me
Hi hallie35 - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. my MIL has no idea who I am any longer, has screamed at me several times, kicked at me, and has said terrible things about me, to …2 -
Re: Parents Against Me
Hugs! My pwd has been heard telling family members that I have a mean-streak. That is what I personally hear. God only knows the descriptors being used that I don't hear. No family members reach…4 -
Re: In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
Dear Susan and family, Johanna was such a special person. I came back to this place after seven years and I was secretly hoping Johanna would be here, so it’s sad she died, but now I get to see her b…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
I have water again, left the center around 11 this morning, Carl didn’t make it and he’s women walked right on by me. Back in the day I wouldn’t have allowed that, but I have lost my player ability. …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
The back pasture this morning ❤️1 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
My wife is in stage 7 at memory care and I will not be bringing her home. I want my home to be remembered for the joy it once held, not for the sad place where my wife died.7 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
I was able to care for my wife to the end of her journey. Was fortunate to have wonderful aides. And hospice the last few months. I knew it’s what she would have wanted6 -
Re: destructive treatment from my wife's daughter
I agree with the advice you were given. Additionally, I am not a lawyer, but based on what I know from family members who lived this, your wife has diminished capacity that could invalidate any docum…3 -
Re: Help! Overwhelmed and Dad won't address things
Hello and welcome to this site🙂. Long distance caregiving is indeed a challenge. There is a saying here "Caregiving for dementia is a marathon, not a sprint". I know it does not seem like …2
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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