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Re: Tired
We are actually in a hotel right now. When we stayed here in the past, I was able to sleep in and DH would enjoy the free breakfast, and then bring me back a coffee and some bacon. Yum! Now, I need t…3 -
Re: Welcome! New Forum for Caregivers
Not sure yet what to think about the new website. I was used to the other message board system. In 2 days, day after Easter, I am flying to my parents' home for a week long visit. Last month my …7 -
Re: Forgetting a loved one has passed
My mom has rarely mentioned my dad (deceased almost 16 years ago) since going into MC, but on rare occasions she would point to his picture and say she hadn't seen him around for a while. I just…2 -
Re: Toileting
Thanks M5M! Yes I worry about the itch with shaving. I am tempted to just do a little trimming though. Like i said, he doesn't seem to be aware of too much that's going on. I often get into…1 -
Re: He’s been gone for 2 weeks now…
Annie. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, they will be very helpful to those in need. My DH passed away 6 years ago, he was in a MC facility, and i was given this same advice, and that guided me th…1 -
Re: He’s been gone for 2 weeks now…
Ty for posting your thoughts, actions and advice for preparing for life after ALZ. I'm glad your DH is no longer suffering and you have a plan and a path to live the rest of your life. You are a…1 -
Re: He’s been gone for 2 weeks now…
Thank you so much for sharing. So happy you are doing okay and your insight helps us all dealing with the late stages of this awful disease. God bless you.2 -
Re: Incontinence pants
@Vitruvius you reminded me of the Jimmy Fallon "tight pants" skits! 🤣 On a more serious note, I did look these pants up and they seem like a product that would benefit someone who has occa…2 -
Re: Incontinence pants
I’m sorry for being irreverent, but I keep scrolling past this post and humorously imagining the title as some sort of invective. Sort like “bossy pants”, like “You, yeah I’m talking about you Mr/Ms …5 -
Re: Notice to police or first responders
Thank You! This is kind of what I was looking for.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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