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My wife has dementia and we now live in NC. My wife will sometimes start packing a bag saying she has to go back to NH to be with her kids.
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babsjvd
Answered Jun 18, 2023
What can be done when MIL comes between my husband and me? MIL is killing my husband, but he doesn’t see it.
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lealonnie1
Answered Jun 16, 2023
Decisions about pacemaker or heart catheter operation. Any advice?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 14, 2023
Unsure. Any advice?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 14, 2023
Guilt has been the biggest hurdle in having my wife enter MC. Had the paperwork and medical approval completed, but couldn't go through. Has anyone had this problem?
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againx100
Answered Jun 13, 2023
How to get 81 yr. old husband to doctor?
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swmckeown76
Replied Jun 12, 2023
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When is it time to move spouse to assisted living or memory care?
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funkygrandma59
Answered Jun 11, 2023
My husband is in a residential care home and I want to take him to our home for a short visit, but afraid he won't leave. What to do?
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MAYDAY
Answered Jun 10, 2023
My husband's cult-like family wants his remains to be buried without mine.
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MACinCT
Answered Jun 9, 2023
Any suggestions on bringing husband back home from memory care?
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jimlindac
Replied Jun 8, 2023
I am sole caretaker for my wife, age 88, who has multiple health problems. Should I feel selfish?
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Grandma1954
Replied Jun 6, 2023
My 85 year old husband has recently been diagnosed with dementia. I am completely at a loss regarding how to care for him.
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funkygrandma59
Answered Jun 4, 2023
Losing compassion and patience. My husband of 43 years has multiple medical issues, and I am the primary supporter. Need suggestions.
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jpweller88
Answered Jun 2, 2023
How do I convince my husband to use incontinence briefs at night?
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cwillie
Answered May 29, 2023
Lately, my 85 yr. old wife with AD is spooked and jumps when I make a noise or speak and she doesn't know I'm there.
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AlvaDeer
Answered May 29, 2023
How do you deal with a spouse that verbally trashes you non-stop for three hours running?
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Shadow23
Replied May 28, 2023
What is the best way to manage times when wife thinks she is not home and I am not her husband, but a nice man who is her care giver?
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funkygrandma59
Answered May 27, 2023
Wife showers about twice a year and uses large disposable wipes the rest of the time. How do I get her to shower?
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AlvaDeer
Answered May 2023
My 87-year-old husband occasionally has bowel incontinence. What kind of briefs work best for bowel incontinence? He would prefer pull-ups.
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betskand
Replied May 2023
My DH has dementia. I remember him as a brilliant, responsible man and it is so hard to watch the decline. Any advice?
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Kk9251
Replied May 2023
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