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Re: Lazy Husband
I hired a lawn mower and a housekeeper, because my wife could no longer do the things she formerly did. FWIW, I would much prefer that a PWD not try to use any power tools. I have seen what a lawn mo…6 -
Re: Trying to keep him at home
I have my husband at home under hospice care and have for about 18 months. He is still mobile most of the time with my help or a walker and can still help enough that I can get him up out of bed. My …7 -
Re: Not Showering
Lots of good advice and tips here. I had similar issues with my DH - he HATED to be wet and absolutely would not get in the shower no matter what I tried. The tips about getting the water warm first,…3 -
Re: Not Showering
My humble suggestion is to change you goal from "getting her to shower more often", to instead be "maintaining good hygiene while minimizing anger and resistance". As diseased pro…6 -
Re: Venting!
There is no easy stage in dementia. You are going through a lot. Feel free to vent. Conversations with him about all of this are pointless. You need to to what needs to be done without discussion. Is…3 -
Re: Venting!
Can you let his employer know he has alz . And force him to quit. Sounds like he has anosognosia. How old is he? Can he retire?1 -
Re: I want quiet, he wants to talk
I agree with the other commentators - you should definitely go to the meeting! As the old saying goes, "Misery loves company." It will help you to talk to others who are in the same boat as…2 -
Re: I want quiet, he wants to talk
My DH is okay to be left alone for a few hours at a time. I started seeing a therapist (in person; there is no privacy at my house!) a few times per month last year and also participated in a women&#…2 -
Re: I want quiet, he wants to talk
Try not to make things too complicated. If you want to attend the library meeting, tell him ‘we are going to a library gathering in an hour. Let’s get ready.’ Get in car and go. If you want to attend…3 -
Re: I want quiet, he wants to talk
go to the meeting. It will help you & him as you’ll feel better & may even find other support you weren’t aware of. This is the time of life to call on friends - does he have any who would co…4
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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