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  • Re: Now We Wait

    Cindy keeping you and your DW in my prayers and thoughts. May it be a peace-filled time.
  • Re: Now We Wait

    Sending you a big hug Cindy! You have been and are an amazing caregiver for your wife. I wish you continued Strength during this very difficult time. With Love, Karen
  • Re: Now We Wait

    I’m so sad you’re at this point @CindyBum. Praying for a peaceful passing for DW. Sending many hugs and hope you have some peaceful moments too💕💙
  • Re: Now We Wait

    🙏 for a gentle passing and strength for you to carry on.
  • Re: Now We Wait

    So sorry this time is upon you. You’ve been a wonderful caregiver.
  • Re: Now We Wait

    sending hugs, it’s been a very long road you’ve been on.
  • Re: Now We Wait

    @CindyBum so very sad going through this. The weight of waiting can't be described and until you have been there it's unknown grief and feeling fine almost at the same time. I wish your DW …
  • Re: Now We Wait

    Sending a big hug as you go through this. It’s been a long run for you and your DW. Hope for peace and strength for you in the coming days. P.S. I love that movie too!😊
  • Now We Wait

    Last Thursday was the last time my DW got out of bed. She’s been in and out of consciousness for most of that time, not eating or drinking much. Tiny amounts. Hospice nurse believes she is transition…
  • Re: stem cell therapy

    If you contact the hotline, they will put you in touch with someone who can find clinical clinical trials in your area and you can contact them yourselves.

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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