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Re: Traveling is a problem
Traveling with my MCI DW last year had its challenges. It involved international air travel with connections, a cruise and then a six day land trip with two days of rail travel. Many episodes of DW m…7 -
Re: Advice on how to reply with DH lack of recognition
I have placed different pictures of us around the house. That seems to help with my DW recognizing me.3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
I saw so many photos of auroras on FB. Here is one of my favorites. It's on the Oregon coast. God is a fantastic artist!2 -
92 years young no longer able to live independently
I have recently moved to my daughter’s home in Alaska as my memory has (lack of) caused me many problems. Doctors here indicate there is no conclusive testing for Alzheimer’s/brain disease and I have…2 -
Re: Laundry addiction
@Pmmommie What exactly are you seeking in terms of a "veteran-friendly" MC? My top choice for dad was the state's veterans' home. While it was a MCF, it did have a very clubby and…1 -
Re: Laundry addiction
You can’t reason with someone whose reasoner is broken. I think MC might be the best option. My DH was a veteran. He thought talking to the other vets was his “work” and he was very happy there. He g…1 -
Re: Laundry addiction
This sounds tough. As someone who just spent $700 replacing clothes and bed linens that vanished in a facility laundry (because of staff oversight), I understand the frustration of other families. An…1 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
The constant heartbreak.4 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
Poop and the cleaning up of the same.3 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
For me it used to be, “let’s go!” From the moment he woke up he’d start in about going somewhere, or going home. Go, go, go. Since he’s immobile, I’d use going somewhere as a way of getting him to co…6
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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