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Managing combativeness for incontinence care
Well, we are now crossing the line into urinary incontinence--just occasionally, but it's starting. It's a battle just to get my partner to shower once a week and change clothes: today, the shower dr…10 -
Sad and just need to talk with folks who understand
Our dear neighbor and friend died this morning. Hearing of her death made me so sad that DH asked what was wrong and I told him. But throughout the day he kept asking me "what's going on next do…5 -
Re: Working and caring for spouse with AD
Hi Brokenhearted, I am doing what you aspire to do (work and care-give). It is not for everyone, and it is unbelievably difficult. No one will fault you for doing one or the other. I try to help by o…6 -
Re: I’m Sorry
Wose - Glad you are back, and that you are OK. No apologies needed. This is scary stuff. But despite the early shock and awe, I too was happy to find this community of people who weren't guessing at …5 -
I’m Sorry
I want to apologize to all of you lovely people here on this site that gave me such good advice,but you absolutely scared the living crap out of me. Each time I would read the remarks I would sink de…6 -
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
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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