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Haven't spoken to aunt in months with dementia

Niecey2loved1
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I live out of state. Aunt has dementia and incontinence. She has family who live closer.

My cousin was good about giving me updates on my aunt when she wanted me to come and take over. Since I drilled that that was impossible, I rarely hear from her. I sent cousin a text asking how she was doing. She hasn't responded. Aunt doesn't answer her phone when I call. I can't visit because of the condition of the house, which is unsanitary and I would need to stay overnight, as I am coming far.

I am concerned since cousin never responded back. I guess she's miffed because I didn't give up my life to be a caregiver?

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  • terei
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    Yeah, that’s too bad. I am astounded by some of the behavior + expectations I read about on this board. You did the right thing. Maybe you can send some greeting cards to your aunt. My mom used to love them even after she really could not read any more.

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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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