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Re: Rushing into caregiver arrangements
it is hard to get used to. When we first started it was 4 hours every other week and then worked up to 5 hours one day per week . I too initially caved to the care companions schedule. I leave tasks …2 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
It’s a difficult situation I hope I never get to. It may be time to seek income care or place him in a memory care facility. Once your DH crosses the anger/violent line, it’s time to have someone mor…2 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
My wife is not exactly incontinent but does get confused about whether she needs to go. Sometimes, if I know she hasn’t gone in a while I have her sit for a minute before getting right back up. Somet…4 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
I help my DH with bathroom issues. He has only has a hand full of times when he didn’t make it to the toilet. That being said, I always have to show him where the bathroom is and I ask him if he need…5 -
Re: New Job Offer & Whether To Move
I know this is huge but try to look at the bright side. Most people who work FT don't have much time to socialize, but at least you'll be in NYC every day. And I assume you're excited …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Tigersmom, just one of the downsides of living in the country but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Maybe Grandpa Gus can help. I remember the first anniversary of losing Charles. It is hard bu…1 -
Re: Should I move my mom?
Poster did say she was in a MC unit. I have never heard of a facility sending an aid with someone who is going to the ER. I actually would question more why they sent her to the hospital without your…3 -
Re: When do you call hospice?
My DH was just approved for hospice yesterday. I was surprised he would qualify because he has not lost much weight and is not yet having trouble swallowing, although I think it is coming soon as he …1 -
Re: Tips for husbands
All spot on except for shaving legs……I cannot remember shaving my legs in the past 55 years….surely this is one chore you can stop! I would imagine your DW is wearing long pants mostly, anyway.8 -
Re: Tips for husbands
Excellent advise here. I have replaced here bras with clasps with sports bras and I have bought a couple of pairs of slip on Sketchers. I also had her hair cut short for easy maintenance. I found a 3…5
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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