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Re: Stage 7 +++?
Sending hugs and prayers for you and your wife as you walk this final journey. May her passing be gentle and may God give you strength to deal with stage 8. Hold close the precious memories of the go…3 -
Re: Newbie
Welcome to the place for info, support or to vent. We understand how you feel and what you are going through. I felt so lost and alone before I found this community. If you have questions about carin…3 -
Re: WHERE DID MICHAEL GO? Caring for a spouse....
This man is a warrior, a hero. I admit that I am just stunned by his message. So many caregivers are the proverbial unsung heroes. May Heaven help us all.7 -
Re: Religious Caregivers
I find peace and comfort in Psalm 56 (verse 8 especially) and Psalm 91 (verse 4 especially).3 -
Re: Newbie
Welcome @hasbroz. I’m so sorry about your DW. I think you will find yourself posting more and more as time goes on once you realize what a lifeline this forum is. It makes you feel less lonely - we a…4 -
Beginning to Resent My Mom
Hello everybody! My dear spouse recommended I write about my recent feelings in here to vent, maybe get some more insight. I am 26 and am the main caretaker for my mom for about 5 years now since her…7 -
Re: Vacation Guilt
I've been where you are and I'm so sorry you're going through this. We tried to keep my parents involved in our lives as my mom's dementia got worse, but both of them became quite…3 -
Re: Vacation Guilt
It’s ok to be honest. Tell him that you don’t feel your mom is able to make the trip because you aren’t going to be available to help care for her this time. That you and your spouse are going to be …2 -
Re: Newbie
Welcome. Feel free to post away. There are no bad posts. I'm sorry to hear about your DW. My DW was diagnosed in November2025 via a blood test. She is declining quickly. Stage 5 with some aspect…7 -
WHERE DID MICHAEL GO? Caring for a spouse....
I follow Michael Whelan on X. His wife has Parkinson's Dementia. He posted this today. He has written many books & is currently writing one about his beloved wife Rebecca and their journey. …13
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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