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Re: Different respite question
I will comment on my experience which is a little different than what you are describing. My DW has EO and is in early stage 6. With the help of her sister, we were able to travel with DW to visit he…3 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I recently took up roller skating and I love it! Even 10 minutes zooming helps me stress so much. And I actually SMILE.6 -
Re: Thank you all who had time to listen
So sorry for your loss, but glad it was a short suffering. May you find joy and solace again once the grieving is over.1 -
Re: Caregiving Rookie
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74550/caregiving-rookie NAELA is a good source for finding elder law attorneys near you. You are wise to begin gathering information and input now. Dr Natali Edmon…4 -
Re: Caregiving Rookie
One of the skills you will learn is to deceive your husband when necessary. I talked abut the DPOA issues ahead of time and presented them as each of us getting a DPOA for the other. Then when the ti…6 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
I am also an incredibly private person and hoped I would not need help. But alas, my DW can be a real challenge and with her sundowners and shadowing, I couldn’t get a dang thing done. So, I bit the …4 -
Re: Sharing a tip to get DW to change clothes
i have found it works best if I set each piece of clothing out for my DW handing her each item in order, undie to socks to shirt to pants to shoes, etc. no stress that way and give her lots of hugs t…1 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
Hi @rickpoulette I see you are new here. Welcome and sorry you have to be here under such tough circumstances. This is a great support group, so come here as often as you need. There are some nice vi…3 -
Re: Siblings lack of understanding
Hello- I can tell you what my theory is on all of this and it comes from my DHs personal experience with his siblings. I believe that if they accept that he has dementia, since they are genetic relat…3 -
Re: What do you do with your big feelings?
My mom has always been indecisive and lacked self confidence. Now she is determined even demanding and sometimes cocky. I think she has lost so much independence that this is her was of holding on or…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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