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Re: My DH passed away this morning...
My heart breaks for you. Hold on to the memory of being with him to the end for peace. Wishing you strength. Nothing prepares us for this loss.1 -
Re: Memory Care Hell
Thank you for sharing and I imagine it is so heart wrenching. I fear this same thing if I were to put my DW in a MC facility or NF for that matter. I also echo what others have said you may be in thi…2 -
Re: Memory Care Hell
@cdgbdr I am so sorry you're dealing with this. I hope the evaluation goes well Monday. HB1 -
Re: Help with nail care
Ty. I have some. I couldn't get them to cut the extra thick, extra long nails. I'm thinking of using tin snips...just kidding. I haven't seen his nails in a long time but told him they…1 -
Re: Help with nail care
I tried my best to trim them with the extra thick cutters. I was able to get the length down but they are SO THICK, seriously 3/8 to 1/2" thick! Beyond gross. I wore gloves, took the length down…4 -
Re: Help with nail care
Absolutely look into a podiatrist for the toenails. Black nails can indicate medical issues, you might run it by his PCP.2 -
Re: Help with nail care
Podiatrist can help with his toenails if he is willing to go. I'm not sure about the fingernails. Several others here have mentioned doing nail care after a bath/shower while they are still soft…3 -
Re: Home Dementia Specialist for Mind-Stimulating Work
When dad had a mobile PT come to the house, mom had to sit in on the sessions to discuss goals, report progress and learn what "homework" would be assigned ahead of the next appointment. Ra…3 -
Re: From the NYT: A Different Type of Dementia Is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline
Chi hua hua. Powerful article. Scratching my head even more over this nightmare disease. "IDK whether to wind my b*tt or scratch my watch." Will reread. Thank you for posting this!1 -
Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
I'm so sorry your friend has this despicable disease! I tried to find online groups but most aren't moderated, unfortunately. Most groups I see are for caregivers and I understand but what …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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