Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.
Popular Posts
-
Re: endgame
why would you want to do this repeatedly. It’s creating drama and serves no purpose. She can’t understand it, can’t process it and won’t remember it. This is when a fiblet is needed.6 -
Re: endgame
The answer of course is you would tell her ZERO times, ABSOLUTELY NEVER. I am hoping this is just meant as a provocative question just to start some dialogue. Because here at Dementia Fight Club we n…6 -
Re: endgame
Never.5 -
Re: Dogs and Alzheimer’s
It's impossible to predict how the dementia will progress. We have two large 8 year old golden doodles that we got as puppies. DH was probably in early stage dementia when we got them, but it lo…4 -
Re: What the …?
Hi JC5. As @SDianeL said, this is a heartbreaking disease! Every day is the same yet different! One moment is okay and the next is just crazy! DH had me up most of the night with hallucinations and a…6 -
Re: Bible Verse to Lift You Up 11/15/2025
Ronnie, I appreciate your post and Bible verses. My favorite verse is Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you…3 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
I think of the situation discussed on this page often, too. We have a caregiver weekly and a cleaning lady every other week. The cleaner has been with us for years. She loves us dearly and always goe…3 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
It's OK to feel what you feel even if your feelings aren't the same as others. I don't presume to know your lived experience, but sometimes when a person can't find any pleasure i…5 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
I think all of us have conflicted feelings about leaving our loved ones in the care of someone else. Some of it is guilt for being "selfish". Some of it is the thought that no one else can …6 -
Re: ‘Me Time’ Confusion
We have a clearner come in every other week. I need the help but I also find it intrusive. So, yes, on the mixed feelings. I am pretty sure that will also be the case when I have to have a companion …5
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
Read more