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Re: Talking to Family
@Gigi S Strong work you! Making placement happen for an EO parent as a solo exercise in the context of anti-helpers is quite an achievement. I had an uncle who behaved as your family is. He was the o…5 -
Lethargic and a bit bitter....
I'm here, on Tuesday afternoon, and there's a howling wind outside and it's freezing cold. This may be contributing to the lethargy I'm experiencing. Last week, we met with the doc to discuss the res…6 -
Re: Surgery tomorrow...I hope
Surgery went well. One son was here for the weekend. Another son and his daughter are here now until Friday. They are taking good care of me. DH is confused but no major problems. Thank you for your …5 -
Re: Don't think I can do it
Thank you everyone for such thoughtful and compassionate responses. The MC called me yesterday to see where I was with this and I told the Administrator that I just couldn't do it but she was very un…9 -
Re: Recognizing skill losses
I too, wonder at times. It is so hard to watch, especially when they are aware. My husband, too, was a master at several things, including woodworking, and is very aware of many losses. I feel the lo…5 -
Re: Recognizing skill losses
SSHarkey, I can understand how you feel. My DH was diagnosed with MCI and while he still has most skills, I see things very slowly fading away. My DH was an Engineer and like all of you he had many s…5 -
Re: Don't think I can do it
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Re: Don't think I can do it
I’m so sorry. You’ve agonized so long and hard over this decision; it’s no wonder you’re so conflicted as the time draws near. I can think of only 2 pieces of advice for now. (1): Nothing is set in s…7 -
Re: Anger
I am sending you positive vibes that your DH will quickly adjust to using the stairlifts, and that this will bring some stress relief to you. The most stressful time I have had thus far as a caregive…5 -
Our Journey is Over
My husband passed 1/5/2024. I would like to remember him as the handsome, charming man I met 5 years ago and maybe that will come with time. This horrible disease takes everything. Surprisingly it wa…16
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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