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Re: Is incontinence around the corner?
My DH would also have trouble at night getting to the bathroom on time. And sometime he’d end up going in Depends. I noticed during the day when he decides he has to go, he has to literally drop what…1 -
Re: Is incontinence around the corner?
I got some incontinence underwear for my hubby. They were washable and they took care of small leaks. You need to replace all of his regular underwear with the new ones - even if you switch him to di…2 -
Re: Power of Attorney
Years ago I removed my DH’s debit card and credit card from his wallet. Every day when he asked about them, I told him they expired and new ones were on the way. He eventually stopped asking, and doe…2 -
Re: Power of Attorney
Welcome to the forum. I had similar issues with shopping repeatedly for pet food. There was nothing short of getting the cards out of her possession, she didn’t have the wherewithal to call for a new…1 -
Re: Power of Attorney
You could also close the joint bank account and reopen one in your name only.2 -
Re: Power of Attorney
I agree with what the others said. Perhaps you can get him a prepaid debit or credit card. When he reaches the limit, it won't work anymore. I had to use the POA to close our joint bank account. I al…1 -
Re: In Person Support Group & Volunteering Disappointment
I agree with everything M1 said. Try the different facilities. I too find this forum to be far more helpful and supportive. But they can be useful to learn more about various resources in your specif…1 -
Re: DH wants a divorce
As someone earlier mentioned, it is the disease speaking. When I read your post, I thought the day my DW says something like that, I'll know she is far, far gone. And I'll probably stop feeling as gu…3 -
Early Onset Webinar
I just watched the Early Onset webinar that Lane Simonian had posted from Michael Ellenbogen. Most of the information is what is discussed here all the time, about signs and symptoms, having to leave…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Morning all. First off, Lorita you are certainly not a panty waste. Far far from it. yesterday was just a burst of energy that my knee's and I will be paying for for days. But sometimes you just have…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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