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Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Early on I found myself 'blowing up" sitting in my car by myself at night. Sometimes I could hardly wait until I had a chance to vent where it hurt no one. And then this too will pass…. We …6 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Our marriage had big issues. Then as the disease progressed my wife started accusing me of having affairs and after all that had happened I would overreact. I found the best way for me to deal with i…12 -
Re: Scientists catching up to the value of rosemary
I put sprigs of rosemary in my husband's pillowcase, and a few drops of lavendar underneath his pilow.. In the morning he said " I smelled flowers all night". Research is .limited on t…3 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
I can relate to your feelings so much. I don’t yell but I am irritated and it comes across in my tone. I feel horrible but I am exhausted and overwhelmed. I also have a son living with me and our 9 y…8 -
Re: Mother living with me has Dementia
@Boxer Mom, I am so sorry to hear that your brother is her guardian yet has no time or patience for her. As far as being compensated, her guardian is expected to use her funds for her care. As she is…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
I like red beans and rice. A family friend is 98. Her family is giving her a surprise birthday party, with her children coming from out of town. How wonderful! Iris1 -
Re: Showering
Here's what works for me, getting DW to shower. "I'm going to take a shower. Would you like to go first?" She always says, "I'll go first." Then I get the shower go…4 -
Affording help or MC
I have always thought I could never afford to pay out of pocket for in home help or even have memory care as an option. We are not wealthy but we have too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough …3 -
Re: Is There An Organization That Rates Home Care Agencies
Beware of the many companies that make recommendations. They are being paid by the providers and do not know if the care is good at the places they recommend. I had to put both of my parents in facil…3 -
Re: Is There An Organization That Rates Home Care Agencies
Absolutely true that the caregiver matters more than anything! I hired home care for my PWD in a rural area for a little over a year. I hired privately for a while and then worked with an agency. I g…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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