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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Hello Front Porch Friends. We finally got some snow. Im not happy 😕 about that, but so be it. Im just staying inside watching out. We did not get much, but more is on the way. Lorita, sorry that poo…1 -
Re: Peeing all over himself
My DH is incontinent and sits to pee but it goes on floor. He thinks he is fine but has no understanding of his condition. He thinks I need a caregiver. Tell me more about splash guards.4 -
Re: Peeing all over himself
I finally got my DH to wear disposables. He shreads them into little peices to take them off but for the most part there is less of a mess.4 -
Re: Now We Wait
I'm sure I speak for many of us on this site when I say I've learned so much from your journey. Stay strong and God Bless.1 -
Re: Update posted in comments - Move forward with hip surgery for DH?
@BethL so good to hear it worked for you. I'm so hoping we will have the same experience. :) @trottingalong and @White Crane Thank you! :)1 -
Re: how do you talk to an elderlaw attorney?
Here was my experience. We mentioned the current diagnosis, and that we wanted to talk about scenarios that might happen in the future. DB in part spoke for himself, and as agreed to ahead of time I …1 -
Re: Caring for mom at home
Please release yourself from your deathbed promise. Your dad should ( would?) not have wanted you to lose your life caring for your mom. Your mom - in her right mind- would not want you losing your l…2 -
Re: Home care aggression
Welcome. This is a tough one. As you know reasoning won’t work. I would talk to her doctor about her behavior and see if changing the dose of the meds would help. If that doesn’t work, it may be time…1 -
Re: Traveling is a problem
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Re: Traveling is a problem
Traveling with my DH is exactly like going with a 2 year old like someone mentioned. Once we get to our destination and get settled things do improve. The worst experience then is his constant losing…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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