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Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
I am determined to do the same for my husband. He is also kind and gentle. Probably late middle stage.We have a modest 2 story home. I struggle to keep it up as nicely as we used to together. Also, t…5 -
Re: Now in stage 8
Thank you everyone for your kind words. Our kids have been making sure Im being kind to myself as we all adjust to this. Im happy that he is no longer suffering with this horrible disease, but miss h…5 -
Re: Alzheimer/Dementia and the Emergency Room
I wonder if there is a gender difference in play here. The "Never would I ever" sentiment seems to be expressed by husbands caring for their wives. The situation is different when the PWD i…5 -
Just trying to stay alive through this nightmare
I haven’t been active here, where I do need to be because I just got out of the hospital. I was unable to eat for 4 days and lost another 10 pounds from vomiting, diarrhea, and dry heaving. I’m now a…18 -
I can't believe this life
My husband is going into late stage alzheimer this has been going on 10 years now. I feel like a robot most of the time devoid of emotion because the days and nights both keep me from having a normal…13 -
Re: If and how to tell others about the dementia
Here is something you can download for printing. Pass them out as you see fit. https://www.alz.org/media/documents/alzheimers-dementia-companion-card-print-then-cut.pdf6 -
Re: Hubby Moving to MC Wednesday
I may be also bringing my DH to MC on Wednesday if scheduling works out, and I’m having all the same emotions as you are. Once I made the decision, I tried to move it along fast so I wouldn’t agonize…6 -
Re: 🤯😠😩😤🤬 Lost it today 😢
Please forgive yourself. The stress we have to endure and sleep deprivation can been unbearable. Wishing you a fresh start to your day and that you get some peace and quiet for you to feel better.5 -
83 year old man found dead in walk in freezer.
This is heartbreaking!! I wondered whether to share this but decided that another discussion about AL vs MC is helpful to those making the decision. “A Tampa Bay area family is demanding answers afte…6 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
Abby627 I did keep my DH at home until his passing 2 weeks ago. Its hard when you feel like youre losing your sanity, but I found fitness boxing relieved the stress that made me feel my sanity was go…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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