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Re: On the verge of a nervous breakdown
so sorry you have been through this. To answer your question, yes it was the dementia talking not your Mom. The disease causes anxiety and agitation and they usually take it out on their primary care…2 -
Re: Need Advice How To Overcome Emotions Putting Your Spouse In MC Home
Dear bwanasil, placing our loved one in memory care is indeed a heartbreaking decision. My husband has been in memory care for two years and it’s still hard at times but you will get through it. It’s…9 -
Re: What to say
You say this to most of them: She’s not up to having visitors. It makes her too anxious. I will tell her you asked about her. You tell the rest of them the truth. She has a condition that will worsen…6 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
This cruel disease takes a toll. We understand your pain and sadness. Sending hugs.🫂2 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
I can so relate, @WIGO23! Sending a big hug 💝2 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
we know how you feel. Hugs. 💜3 -
Re: The Stranger Living In My Husband’s Body
It's a toll on all of us. It's such a sick disease. I hope you find peace. 🙏6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Good morning, For some reason I’m now craving a hot fudge sundae. Growing up hot fudge sundae was my treat of choice! When I came back from Vietnam my Aunt took one look at me and said something abou…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
HB - I hear you about leaving the pain meds behind. I don't tolerate them very well either. I hope the pain isn't too bad. People ask me about Sunday gravy sometimes, but for some reason I …1 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
As with you Brenda, my DW has also had a “period of adjustment” to get used to a caregiver. It has involved going through 6 different caregivers to find the right fit, and a trial and error period fo…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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