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Re: How and when should I tell my DH I am placing him in MC
I think that’s a great idea but like others have said I wouldn’t tell him until you get there. Once you’re in the journey it won’t meter or be remembered once a day it even an hour has passed. Once w…1 -
Re: How and when should I tell my DH I am placing him in MC
Sweetfire, I would not tell him that caring for him is making you sicker, that will only make him feel guilty for your health condition. Rather you might want to try something like saying you need in…2 -
Re: Doctor ordered MRI but she probably can't stay still. Is it worth it to try?
a no from me too1 -
Re: Doctor ordered MRI but she probably can't stay still. Is it worth it to try?
welcome to the forum Gail. I can’t imagine what benefit an MRI would have for a 92 year old. What could you possibly find that you would do anything about? Read Being Mortal by Atul Gawande.2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Finally able to watch grandson!6 -
Re: UTI or Just a Progression of the Disease.
I'd recommend getting the home test strips and testing. He could definitely have a UTI with no odor. The RN should know this. I think you have some larger decisions to think about, but get the test s…1 -
Re: Pronounced Lean
Cindy- glad to hear things have improved! Best Wishes for you and your DW! Karen1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Lorita, I will leave here the 26th! My birthday is the 24th and DIL is 25th. It was beautiful scenery driving through the mountains coming here. Grandson will only be 16 in two weeks and already 6.1!…2 -
Re: new to dementia
I had fallen out of love with my DH, too, when he was first diagnosed. Over time, however, I did come to love him again in a different way. He was a controlling, difficult husband, but as the disease…2 -
Re: Pronounced Lean
Well….happy to report that removing DW from memantime and galantamine has had a positive impact on her. No more lean, her walking is a little better, she's more clear and bright and even her speech i…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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