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New to the discussion and terrified
My DH was diagnosed in March 2024 with mild cognitive impairment. We looked at the diagnosis with horror and a gift that we could try and slow the progression. Two weeks ago he had a sudden incident …5 -
Re: Guilt and Grief
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear wife. Please know that these feelings of guilt are perfectly normal and fairly common. As a mental health professional told me, you did the best you could with…6 -
First visit memory care
our visit was terrible. Hubby has been in mc one week. He was crying he wants to go home. Can’t under why he can’t be home. I said all the right things but didn’t do any good. I told him I’d be back …9 -
Re: Hospice
So sorry you are going through this tough time. So many decisions we have to make through this journey can tear our hearts out. And we have to make those decisions alone, without our partner’s input.…6 -
Hospice
So I think it's time. Basically, if she's awake, she's agitated. Lot of other things like weight loss, incontinence, inability to feed herself, continual constipation and urine retenti…11 -
Re: Guilt and Grief
DH passed in June and not a day goes by that I don't feel guilty, disappointed, or just downright angry at myself for what I did or didn't do. I can't even remember what his last words…5 -
Re: Useful tips and products
Hi to all, It's good to have a pair of bandage scissors. They have a dull tip but they cut well. I use them if my DH has a full depend pull on. its easier to cut the underwear down the sides and…5 -
Re: The Weight of Waiting
Enjoyed reading this very much…you are an excellent writer…especially liked the nod to Salvador Dali. Thanks for sharing…7 -
Re: Combative and Unreachable
My DH is this same stage of this terrible disease, although he is still home with the help of hospice. My husband too is a big man, 6 ft tall and although is losing weight still weighs 200. He is on …6 -
Re: Support group
It's a public forum and everyone has a different opinion and experience. If you choose to keep your spouse at home, do that, but I always catch the subtle shaming of those who cannot or do not k…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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