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I came looking for help, understanding, support. Husband newly diagnosed. Without offense, I must say it’s scarier being here than being lost and alone in my real life. No. I didn’t come here for the…11 -
Re: Early On-set sadness
I don’t know what medical care your DH is receiving but I wonder if he would benefit from medication for his behaviors. The best option sometimes is to have him admitted to a geriatric psych unit and…5 -
Re: I just cried
Well today was Pamella’s second day at daycare. What a disaster. When I came to pick her up, she was sitting with the director in the lobby crying uncontrollably. She kept saying to me that I just le…6 -
Re: How to have patience and not start resenting your spouse.
Thanks everyone, sometimes it is just too much. But I know I can always come here and vent.11 -
Re: How to have patience and not start resenting your spouse.
Hello BigPappa you are definitely not alone. I hate this thing and I understand, I’m hearing you loud and clear. I’m just about to get a hand held shower rose installed for that particular cleaning p…11 -
How to have patience and not start resenting your spouse.
Hi: My DW has had VD for 3 years and I'm the sole care giver. It's 24/7 year-round. Today she woke me screaming to come wipe her bottom. Yes, I have had to do many times, but to get woke up…16 -
Re: A Trip
Well…trip home was hard as well. I'm more worn out now and can't go to the steak house, but totally worth it. I gave her more anti-anxiety meds to help her on the way home, but she fought f…8 -
Re: How to have patience and not start resenting your spouse.
I do understand. My husband has VD also and it is very frustrating dealing with him, his changed personality and limitations 24/7. We don't have those bathroom issues yet but he is up and down m…12 -
Re: Unhappy Anniversary
I do still truly care but my feeling are not what they were or what I wish they were. I know exactly what you mean and feel the same way. I don't feel guilty about placing DW in MC, but those ar…5 -
Re: Unhappy Anniversary
I don't even mention anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas, or any special day it only depresses me and seams to confuses her. I can relate to you MontanagirlCA our marriage was great for the firs…6
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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