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Re: pending loss of our beloved dog and my DH forgets she is terminal
I’m so sorry. We just put our poodle down today. Big hugs to you6 -
It's time and I don't know where to start
I know it's time for memory care. I always thought it would be because I couldn't handle him physically any longer, but it's the emotional, mental issues that are becoming too much. Our PCP and sever…6 -
Re: Your loved one needs you
My DH is in MC in a town 25 miles from my home. I found a YMCA near his care home that has a warm 90 degree therapeutic swimming pool. I have started going for a swim for an hour several times a week…5 -
Re: A new perspective on my situation
Feeling the same way..DH is in stage 7(b) with eod/ftd/ppa non-verbal. Diagnosed in 2018, forced into early retirement in 2019, quit my job to become full time caregiver, have in-home hospice since l…6 -
pending loss of our beloved dog and my DH forgets she is terminal
We received painful news yesterday that our beloved fur baby has an inoperable large mass involving a kidney and adrenal gland. She could have 2 months or much less. My DH was present to hear this an…9 -
Re: how do you say, "You have a form of dementia?"
The short answer is that you don't. You do have to sneak around. I would not say it to her, regardless, as she will most likely be upset and defensive, and she won't remember even talking about it. M…5 -
My beautiful wife!
I know we don't share many photos but I wanted to share this of us about 15 years ago. One of my favorite pics of us. We were watching TV tonight and a song came on she was moving to the music and lo…5 -
Re: An Old Question With Many Answers
Our situation is similar to Cherjer's. We have been so fortunate to have circumstances allowing me to keep DH at home which continues to be the best setting for him and is my preference as well. Also…6 -
Re: WAY, WAY off topic
Agree completely, tacky tacky! Not so far off topic, given that we all anticipate needing services at some point. I've been thinking about writing my partner's obituary ahead of time, and shopping ar…6 -
Re: Your loved one needs you
My new Self-Care commitment: Practice simple breath awareness for 10 5 minutes, 3 times a day (Total 15 minutes, per Mayor Ed). One of the simplest deep relaxation techniques is breath awareness. Her…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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