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Re: How to respond / deal with the almost obsessive past work talk
Thank you all for your thoughtful comments and sharing of your experiences. I too am helped knowing I'm not alone. I have to add that I think some of my feelings on this is that I can see he…5 -
Re: How to respond / deal with the almost obsessive past work talk
My DH passed away 6 months ago but this conversation brought back a lot of memories. He used to tell stories to people who didn't know him well. He built himself up so much that people were alwa…3 -
wandering
With so many of you having concerns about your LO wandering from the home,I thought I'd mention child locks on the outside doors. I installed these at the top of the door, above eye height, and …3 -
A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
I have learned so much from those of you who share your experiences with this awful disease. To stay I was depressed and overwhelmed when I learned my DH has VD is an understatement. You have taught …19 -
Re: Need to say no
Eloise, you are most definitely allowed to post how much you miss your loved one. That is what many of us do here and find support from others. The pain is real and terrible but so many of us share i…3 -
Re: A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
that is a wonderful idea!1 -
Re: A suggestion for early to midstage caregivers
How lovely! I'm sure many will do the same now. It will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Bless your heart.1 -
Re: Aunt's caregiver guilt
Sometimes we wrongly confuse guilt with grief. Guilt is appropriate when you caused something bad. You didn't cause your aunt's situation, dementia did. Rename what you're feeling to g…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
The sun's out and the snow appears to be over. Maybe when the County gets the main roads plowed they can plow my street. It is buried under a foot of snow that won't melt until Tuesday at t…3 -
Re: Aunt's caregiver guilt
(((Hugs))) you did the right thing. I would stop bringing her items from home. Proud of you for going through her things; you have no choice. You have to do what you have to do.2
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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