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Re: Aphasia
We’re here for you, listening and understanding the pain you’re going through. You’ve been so strong for so long! Keep the faith. Take one day at a time.1 -
Re: Aphasia
same here. It hurts so much because he is everything to me. We were really best friends, and I miss being able to talk with him. I usually respond that everything is great and he did such a good job …3 -
Re: Useful resource, IDK?
@LearningCurve Your county's Area Agency on Aging may also be able to point you in the direction of resources in your area. HB4 -
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Re: Does It Start Over, And Over, And ....
I do not believe that mourning ends. I think it becomes not as painful and not as all encompsing but it will decend upon us at the oddest times. Memories, for me are not always helpful….even happy on…5 -
Re: Need Advice How To Overcome Emotions Putting Your Spouse In MC Home
I and probably most of us that have had to move someone to memory care felt that guilt you mentioned. Someone probably on this site once said you are not doing this to them you are doing it for them.…6 -
Re: Aphasia
Clear speaking in the bathroom this morning after our shower, he's quite bent over these days, he stood as straight as he could, looked into my eyes and said “I love you” 💕tears of joy and comp…8 -
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
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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