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Re: Couldn’t Find the Toilet
I almost hate saying this, and don’t always agree with it. But, I think it’s a blessing sometimes that my DH is wheelchair bound. Isn’t that awful? But on the other hand - no falls, no wandering outs…8 -
Re: It’s finally happening. Placing hubby in MC
thank you all for your words of encouragement. Hoping next week will be it. I’m definitely not staying there. I want to just drop him off and leave and start the grieving process. Wishing you all a b…5 -
Couldn’t Find the Toilet
I’m thankful that I have had two nights of sleep and could cope with this. In the middle of the night it instantly reminded me of an old joke “he thought it was the WC but it was the cupboard” I didn…12 -
Re: Talking and doing things together
This is what I’m dealing with too. If I have something I want to share with my dh (AZ and aphasia), he can’t understand what I say so I’ve just given up. It’s too frustrating and sad. I just engage w…5 -
Re: I just cried
Do not feel guilty. You did not abandon her. You are giving yourself a day of rest and giving her the chance to socialize with others. It will be good for both of you.5 -
Re: I just cried
Sending hugs to you. The transitions are very hard. It seems that there is always a new reason for tears. You are caring for her and loving her. That is all we can do.5 -
Re: Talking and doing things together
I wish I had more to offer. We are all on separate journeys but so many overlapping experiences. My husband doesn't read, have hobbies, have friends....it's just me. He sits alone as walkin…7 -
Re: Talking and doing things together
I’m 69 and my husband is 81. He rarely leaves the sofa. He has emphysema and dementia. A difficult combination, but aren’t they all. He’s not on oxygen thank goodness. We live in a tiny development i…5 -
Re: I just cried
We humans are so complex. We can’t wait for a break and the minute we get one we feel guilty. You’re a good man.8 -
Re: Talking and doing things together
Hi. Here too. Dh 73 . Phone scrolling, gave up hobbies. Quit the sportsman's club says he can't text, plays solitaire on phone. And these are our best days! Retirement. Every day there'…7
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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