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Re: STAGE 8 - There is no other side of grief...
Additional words from Richard, I would also like to add, my wife used to say that we were like 2 peas in a pod. She was 21 I was 22 when we married, we were married for 53 years and 16 days. She had …5 -
Re: Feeling sad and drained.
@pd2205 welcome, and I’m sorry you are dealing with this at a time when you really should be able to just think about your own future and building your life. What I will say is that your experience w…3 -
Re: DH fixated on being able to drive.
Recalling on all the frustrations & stress between my DH & myself, I truly feel for you. My DH had always carried his keys in a lanyard around his neck & it was his Linus blanket. An auto…4 -
Re: Just venting
I was there yesterday, Rhonda! Got to re-group last night and today was better. We all have those days. As others have said I different posts, “Give yourself some grace.” This is HARD work, but we do…4 -
Re: My DH has changed and I’m afraid
It takes a lot of my creativity to get my husband to the memory care doctor. Initially, I made an appt for him & told the doctor’s office of the situation. That I should see & talk to the doc…5 -
Re: I am so scared
Agree with @Quilting brings calm - you are doing all the right things, including focusing on the practical stuff (which is critical). Good solid advice from everyone on this thread. You are right: th…1 -
Re: End Stage
Hi chiming in here. Hospice is an incredible support. End of life care is about making the person feel as comfortable as possible, in the least pain as possible, and the least alone as possible. That…1 -
Re: End Stage
Your sister is in denial. Your mother is at the end of a progressive, fatal disease + needs the help of hospice.2 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
Hi. I’m new to this site. Member because I’m newly diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s. Your story resonates with me as I lived/married to an alcoholic who also had psychiatric issues for 35 years…4 -
Re: Respite
Congratulations on your award! What a wonderful recognition for you. I can relate to the feelings you have about being ok when this is over. My DH has been in MC a little over a month now. This, too,…4
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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