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  • Re: I'm Hitting My Limit

    I have a week of respite coming starting on June 3rd. I cannot wait! Now go get yourself some! It will make such a difference if you can get it arranged. Our brains and hearts need a break now and ag…
  • Re: MCF after stay in psych hospital

    Thanks so much for all your comments. As difficult as this has been for my DH and BIL, I do believe she is where she’s meant to be. The latest update from yesterday is she helped with the Memorial Da…
  • Re: I Am Bringing Him Home

    I’m with you , make him as comfortable as you can why should he leave this earth alone at least home with loved one. Keep the faith
  • Re: I Am Bringing Him Home

    Well done on making that very difficult decision. Only you know in your heart what is the right decision to make. It takes courage and a lot of hard work to change a decision that you have already th…
  • Re: I Am Bringing Him Home

    I completely understand and support your decision. We are not as far along in our journey as you and your DH but if I could choose for myself or my husband, I would want it to be peacefully at home w…
  • Re: I Am Bringing Him Home

    It sounds like he may be passing soon and if you can comfort him in his last days or hours that is great. My dad wanted to be home when he passed. He didn't have dementia he had cancer but I made the…
  • Re: I Am Bringing Him Home

    Carol, I believe you are doing the right and loving thing for your dear husband. God bless you as you continue to the end of your journey. My heart goes out to you. Brenda
  • Re: I Am Bringing Him Home

    Big hug to you, Carol. You know in your heart you've made the right decision for you and your DH. I sure trust that you have. xoxo
  • Re: I Am Bringing Him Home

    Dear Carol . You did the right thing, I wish I had done the same thing. I was with my DH, when he passed in MC. I wish I had done the same as you. Have peace, in your heart. Hugs Zetta ❤️
  • Re: I Am Bringing Him Home

    So sorry for everything you are handling right now. Everyone and every circumstance is different and I know you are doing what you feel is right for you and your DH and that’s all anyone can do. I be…

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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