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Re: A Wife and A Partner
I know several men in the situation you and I are in who have found other companions / girlfriends. While it's not something I would do, I don't judge those who do. There are times I wish I…2 -
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
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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