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Re: Advice on how to reply with DH lack of recognition
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Re: Advice on how to reply with DH lack of recognition
welcome. Glad you found this community but sorry for the reason. You have been given good advice. A few more things that may help: read the book “The 36 Hour Day” and search online for dementia careg…2 -
Re: Can’t communicate
Hello, @Atingle and welcome. I am sorry you have to be here, yet glad you found this wonderful group. I am not sure what you mean by ‘later stages’. I am attaching a tool where you can look at the be…1 -
Re: Does It Start Over, And Over, And ....
Everyone is unique in how they process their grief. Some want to remove everything that reminds them of their LO, or sell and move to another place, so as not to face the constant reminders of the li…4 -
Re: Losing my Temper With my DW
So sorry you are going through this. I don’t see where anyone posted the info to help you. Read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which gives tips on caregiving. Search online for dementia caregiving videos…3 -
Re: He’s been gone for 2 weeks now…
thank you. Beautifully said. 🙏💜2 -
Re: He’s been gone for 2 weeks now…
“Focus on the little joys, and tell your LO you love them as often as you can.” Great advice and two things that make this caregiving journey a little lighter. Thank you for sharing what you’ve learn…2 -
Re: Feeling misty eyed after visiting DH yesterday
Such a tender sweet moment, may the memory bring you some comfort…..2 -
Re: Feeling misty eyed after visiting DH yesterday
thank you for sharing this beautiful moment. So glad you were able to lie next to him.2 -
Re: Does It Start Over, And Over, And ....
I wish a had words that would help. Give yourself time and kindness…..3
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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