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Re: Update on DW
I am glad you gave us an update; I have wondered how you both were doing. It is sad this disease drains everyone physically, mentally and financial . I hope the hospice team is able to give you good …3 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
I am glad that you DH hasn't gotten angry and mean and allows help to come in. I am happy for that for you1 -
Re: Exhausted and Bewildered
This is one of the most awful things I have heard to have to deal with. I am so very sorry this happened. I can only offer my caring concern.2 -
Re: Exhausted and Bewildered
Yes, like mentioned by above- consider nature shows and having a discussion about meds with her doctor. That will benefit both of you . When you've got time this is a good , brief, Teepa Snow vi…3 -
Re: Exhausted and Bewildered
What an absolutely distressing event she had to have experienced. That she then accused you of being a spectator is heart-wrenching. I pray you both will have a better night tonight.🙏🏽2 -
Re: Exhausted and Bewildered
OMG, so sorry this happened to you. This is a relentless and merciless disease. There are times you just have to ignore, ignore, ignore, to stay sane. Glad the hallucination was over quickly and she …1 -
Re: Denial
welcome. As Chance Rider posted your husband has Anosognosia which means he is incapable of understanding he has dementia. Discussing it with him will only cause him anxiety. You can’t reason with so…5 -
Re: A Fall
I am SO sorry you're both where you are. My sister was in memory care and it was generally quite good for her, but the falls…… Every time I turned around she would have a fall. At a point we nev…5 -
Re: A Fall
Sending you a hug Cindy 🧡 - it is so difficult not being able to plan for the next upcoming behavior change. You are handling your circumstances with grace and love even if it didn't feel like …5 -
Re: A Fall
I’m sorry to hear that she fell. I hope she didn’t break her arm and that she recovers quickly. Be gentle with yourself too.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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