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Re: WHERE DID MICHAEL GO? Caring for a spouse....
Thank you for sharing this @SDianeL. I have felt those moments, but at this point they have not turned into relentless days. Just those moments break me.5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (215)
Lorita - I still have a fair amount of energy, yes, but I know that I'm not what I used to be. I'm definitely in preservation mode - keep what I have for as long as possible. 😄 Working out…3 -
Re: Follow up on “what you took from me”
Thanks for this suggestion that sounds like a welcome change of a book. My library has it on Hoopla for free and I just checked it out!2 -
Re: tax talk (USA)
thank you for this valuable info.1 -
Re: Helpful info regarding Palliative Care
thank you for posting this.1 -
Re: Finding a therapist
Often, a therapist who lists caregiver stress as a specialty is helpful, even if they don't specify Alzheimer's.2 -
Re: Alzheimer’s
I am so sorry you are here. You have been given excellent advice. A few suggestions: as suggested, see an elder law attorney immediately to get your legal affairs in order while you wife can still si…5 -
Re: Home Health Aides
Welden, my DH is in MC but when he was home I had a wonderful aid who came and sat with him. They played cards or did puzzles and she would often bring him a little treat. We also had an aide who cam…6 -
Re: WHERE DID MICHAEL GO? Caring for a spouse....
Thank you for sharing. I have followed Michael and his videos of himself are gut wrenching. I see so many similarities and he is right…it’s relentless.4 -
Re: Altzheimer
Dear Geot, what others have said is true. We have to "Live in their world." Try to not argue, correct, or try to reason with her. Her "reasoner" is broken and it will only lead to…3
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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