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Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
It sounds as though this was a case of show timing, where he was temporarily able to mask his symptoms to appear "normal" with the caregiver. When he could no longer maintain this, he had a…4 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
A few things -Has he seen a geri-psych- meds may help- especially to try to get him to sleep through the night. Wrecking your sleep will flatten you out . Please watch him and the dog, a pet shouldn&…6 -
Re: Loved one spouse just passed
redirect. Redirect, redirect. Don’t answer the question about the funeral/ change the topic. Ice cream anyone? Oh look Matlock is on TV. Do not mention her spouse at all…. If she mentions him, redire…3 -
Re: Loved one spouse just passed
so the PWD remembers their LO passed? Or is someone reminding them? Or are they asking where the LO is? I would fib to them so they don’t experience grief each time. Sorry for the loss. 🙏1 -
Re: Retirement Community Question
I am assuming you are talking about an assistant living retirement. If not I’m sorry for assuming. We live in a 55+ active living community where everyone lives in their house. Lots of amenities for …5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Thank you front porch friends for your input! Ive probably already made up my mind to move, just need to convince my son. I would still have family near, so hopefully he will understand. 80 percent o…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Ron I think that might be a great plan for you. Clearly you've given it some thought. Equally, your alone during a good part of the day if you stay home. In an assisted living facility, you can …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
I have 13 clocks to change, plus my watch! That includes 2 microwaves, stove, cars, etc. I like to do most of them the evening before. Iris, have fun! We have seen whales in Alaska and in Hawaii (the…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Judith, you don't have any clocks or they are all automatically changed? I took my two cats to the pet hotel today. I will be leaving for Mexico day after tomorrow. Not too far, down to Baja. I&…1 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
I would ask for his meds to be adjusted or changed. No reason for him to be agitated or aggressive.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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