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Re: Heartbroken
Same. Today my DW told me that I'm the cause of all her unhappiness and loneliness. She often can't string a sentence together, but that she managed to get out. Lucky me. I want to run away and hide …8 -
His words - so true.
DH is silent most of the time now. He sleeps a lot too, but lightly. Catnapping around the clock here in early Stage 7. At any time I may realize he isn’t fully asleep, but eyes are closed. He may op…17 -
Sad and caring formy mom 4 years
I'm new here. I've been caring for my 85 year old mom who was diagnosed with dementia/alzheimers in 2021. She just started asking about her mom, my grandmother every night, who I also cared for when …7 -
Re: Never ready for this
I appreciate all the suggestions, i have a lot to think about. GG there are no licensed group homes here, sadly, i agree that might be a good alternative if it were available. And I'll just have to s…15 -
Re: Never ready for this
I was relieved when Hospice came on board. They started when we started12 hour shifts. I would keep the idea of a return to the home a possibility. If not now in the near future. It will be easier on…6 -
Re: Never ready for this
@M1 - I think your concerns about bringing your partner home are valid. The MC is staffed 24/7. They may not be able to prevent falls, but they are at least present to deal with the aftermath. The st…8 -
Re: Never ready for this
yes bed alarm has not helped…all of the falls have been unwitnessed, not clear that they’re related to getting out of bed or trying to get to the bathroom. She spends a lot of time just puttering in …7 -
Re: Heartbroken
It is so very hard! We have all been where you are. Eventually, over time, reality becomes clear. Not that you like what thay reality is but know and then learn to accept there is nothing you can do …7 -
Re: Heartbroken
I too could of written your post. Everyday it is a battle to keep moving and prevent the extreme sadness from overwhelming me. Every day I try to feel the sadness then let it go. It leaves briefly an…7 -
Re: Heartbroken
I go through same emotions everyday. It’s part of this dreaded illness.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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