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I have to say it

John1965
John1965 Member Posts: 104
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There are some options that are better than other options, but there are no solutions. 

After 7.5 years I placed DW in memory care. Much is better, much stays the same or feels worse. 

In conclusion: I hate this f#^<ing disease! 

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  • Gig Harbor
    Gig Harbor Member Posts: 564
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    John I agree. I placed my spouse in June. He seems content and has never asked to come home. It is like living in a parallel universe. When I am active and busy I enjoy myself and then when things are quiet I feel sad that he is in MC. I miss the person he was but if I am honest I have to say I am happy to have the house to myself.
  • Joydean
    Joydean Member Posts: 1,498
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    John I agree, this disease is straight out of hell. Not only does it take our love ones away, it changes us the caregiver, it takes from our children. My dh is still at home but I see so many changes. Sometimes it seems like a daily thing. And yes I hate this disease. Wishing peace for you John.

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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