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Re: Update posted in comments - Move forward with hip surgery for DH?
I know some of you wanted to hear what happened, so ... After, more doctor appointments and labs we finally met with the ortho surgeon today. He was wonderful! He examined my DH and determined that h…12 -
Re: Our mailbox relocated itself...
I think even in those normal times there are still things going on that are hard to catch. Taking mom out to lunch she seems pretty normal. I have noticed that she always orders whatever I order. Thi…4 -
Re: Venting!
I changed all passwords having to do with bank accounts, etc. Got a POA and removed credit cards. Like everyone stated, you cannot have a conversation with him about finances, you have to take contro…5 -
Re: Heartbroken but comforted DH No Longer Suffering
I’m so sorry to hear about your DH. May he be at peace now. Wishing you strength, comfort and peace. You were a wonderful caregiver to your DH, may you always remember that💔3 -
Re: Heartbroken but comforted DH No Longer Suffering
I’m so sorry for your loss hiya. I hope you find peace in the coming days.2 -
Re: An even sadder Day
Brookdale is a national organization. I just moved my husband to a local Brookdale last week. The original MC he was in went downhill and I couldn't leave him there. With this particular facilit…5 -
Re: CSVD and behavioral changes
So sorry to hear about your CSVD diagnosis. It it so difficult to cope with. My dementia has a microvessel dimension but I have been diagnosed with ALZ. There were many times when I was very agitated…1 -
Re: Feeling sorry for myself
I’m with ya girl! I cleared about 8 inches off porch deck driveway and car by about 11am yesterday. By 6 pm we had another 6 or 7 but a miraculous thing happened. My neighbor who we don’t know but sh…5 -
Re: Feeling sorry for myself
@ronda b vent away! I’m sorry you had to tackle the snow removal! We, in this community, completely understand! I can relate as I’m 73 and do all the week whacking, mowing, property and house mainten…3 -
Re: Early in the process
Seeing doctors often doesn't help as much as we think it will. Initial important steps include seeing an attorney and getting Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) paperwork while he is still able to…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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