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Re: Assisted living
I doubt the doctor saying anything to him will make any difference. I placed DW when she couldn't find the bathroom in her own house and couldn't walk unaided without frequent falls, but al…5 -
At last a diagnosis!
I have been watching my DH decline for the past six years. At first I thought it was just his age, he is now 84, but soon realized it was more than that. So I started researching and became certain t…9 -
Re: 🤯😠😩😤🤬 Lost it today 😢
Nothing prepares you for the ongoing stress of this disease. Struggles to stay emotionally stable are typical and hopefully you will give yourself grace about the fact that you are doing your best in…7 -
Re: 🤯😠😩😤🤬 Lost it today 😢
I am not proud to admit this. Early on, I had a couple of moments where I was so loud in my anger that I would not have been surprised had the neighbors called the police. I was yelling as I was leav…9 -
Re: 🤯😠😩😤🤬 Lost it today 😢
Please be gentle with yourself. The stresses and constant demands of being a caregiver are difficult on even the best days. One thing I do that helps lessen the tension is that I choose my battles ca…8 -
Re: It’s finally happening. Placing hubby in MC
Try to avoid projecting how YOU would feel about what is happening to him. When changes happen, of course, observe how he reacts to what he is experiencing + act accordingly, but how YOU feel is mile…7 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
I sometimes think that being on this board isn’t the best thing I can do for myself, even though I so appreciate all the love and support shown here. It’s so sad to read about what’s to come. I keep …9 -
Re: 🤯😠😩😤🤬 Lost it today 😢
You are human. With wants, needs, frustrations, physical limitations ( such as a need to sleep) etc and patience that is stretched to its limits. It happens to all of us. Just try again tomorrow. It’…9 -
Re: 🤯😠😩😤🤬 Lost it today 😢
Give yourself grace. What we have to endure each day is more than anyone who is not in our shoes can understand. For the first time since my DH diagnosis in 2021, I also had words with him on Saturda…10 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
I plan to keep DH at home with me but the more time I have been on this board the less possible it seems. DH is 72 and can still be alone for short periods. I am 65 work full time and have a companio…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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