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Laura PourMeADrink

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23. Bring him home.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue Feb 20, 2024, 11:18 PM

Feb 2024

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How do you know when it's time for your spouse who has dementia, to be [View all] a kennedy Feb 2024 OP

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm sure spooky3 Feb 2024 #1

Thank you....... a kennedy Feb 2024 #2

You have to make the best decision for him...and you. brush Feb 2024 #4

He has been on some medication for early onset......but his Dr has taken him off of it. a kennedy Feb 2024 #6

Sorry. A home might be the best place. No need for both of you to suffer. brush Feb 2024 #8

the medicine has marginal benefit, and only very early on NoRethugFriends Feb 2024 #32

My friend's husband had dementia and got MOMFUDSKI Feb 2024 #3

Yes, it'll only get worse and I know that.......i'm just sick. All I do is cry. a kennedy Feb 2024 #5

Please take care of yourself... deRien Feb 2024 #10

Sending you a promised prayer and my heartfelt love for you both. sprinkleeninow Feb 2024 #21

I understand, to some degree, what you are going through. MLAA Feb 2024 #7

Thank you, he isn't the man he was......and I know he'll change, he is pretty a kennedy Feb 2024 #11

DM me anytime you just want to share your thoughts or need a shoulder. MLAA Feb 2024 #18

I think you already know what the correct decision is. Working yourself niyad Feb 2024 #9

♥️ ♥️ ♥️ a kennedy Feb 2024 #12

I'm so sorry you and your husband are going through this woodsprite Feb 2024 #13

Thank you. a kennedy Feb 2024 #15

I am sorry you have to go through this. Gore1FL Feb 2024 #14

It's already been a huge undertaking......I hope I can handle it. I just cry to much. a kennedy Feb 2024 #16

We are all here if you want to talk. Nt spooky3 Feb 2024 #40

That's a tough decision drmeow Feb 2024 #17

I have FTD Omaha Steve Feb 2024 #19

I'm in the same situation HighFired49 Feb 2024 #20

Holding you in my heart. What would he have wanted for you? n/t TygrBright Feb 2024 #22

Bring him home. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2024 #23

it's her decision, why would you give her an order? NoRethugFriends Feb 2024 #34

Order? Wow thats quite a stretch. My mom and sister Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2024 #39

Respectfully... AmBlue Feb 2024 #42

Of course. Not sure what i said to imply no support. Yikes Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2024 #43

Sometimes the Caregiver is the one who needs care the most. Don't forget about you. Deuxcents Feb 2024 #24

Oh Dear, I really understand. I work full time as well as being the full time caregiver for my Ziggysmom Feb 2024 #25

Is there an option of having in home help? oldmanlynn Feb 2024 #26

I'm sorry you are going through this. cate94 Feb 2024 #27

If you or your husband are combat veterans, Korea, V.N. or wherever, 3Hotdogs Feb 2024 #28

I faced this with my parents tosh Feb 2024 #29

We kept our parents in their apartment with around the clock care applegrove Feb 2024 #30

My sister's partner came to the same crossroad peggysue2 Feb 2024 #31

Family strengthened with support Dear_Prudence Feb 2024 #33

You did the right thing. When loved ones get to his stage, it is dangerous to be home alone with them. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #35

I'm so sorry AmBlue Feb 2024 #36

Bless you. My wife died three years from Alzheimer's. I know what you're going through. demosincebirth Feb 2024 #37

It depends whether they can live at home without harm to themselves or others. no_hypocrisy Feb 2024 #38

Whatever you choose, Elessar Zappa Feb 2024 #41