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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Mar 17 6:30pm | Replies (762)
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@IndianaScott

Hi @joey333 I know your question was directed elsewhere, but wanted to add what my wife and I did as her cognition became more impaired. A lot of our discussions were the result of what we witnessed with her folks, when they didn’t have similar discussions.

My wife, as difficult as it was at times decided on HIPPA permissions, advance directives, living will, POA, her final arrangement desires, she even planned her music and celebration. We also discussed and made several estate/will decisions for our children and real estate.

As our time together got more and more medically challenging this made those times easier since many decisions had been made and made by her. It alliviated a ton of doubt and second guessing.

Strength, courage, and peace!

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virginiatc | @virginiatc | Feb 4, 2019

I want to add that, we did that too, several years ago. Even picked things out and pre-paid a funeral. I am so thankful we did that much ahead of the need. The more open we were, we felt would alleviate any doubt about our wishes from our family. Better have it done sooner than later, in my book. We will all be leaving this beautiful earth and it won't be on our time schedule and it is so easy to put off facing getting things in order.

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joey333 | @joey333 | Feb 4, 2019

Thanks so much for your reply, Scott. : ) I feel concerned when I read your reply as well as Virginia's. Tom is just 60 and aside from the diagnosis of MCI is very healthy. Is there something I don't know about? Does this shorten his lifespan? I have watched his memory decline over the past few years and we finally have this diagnosis. But, am I missing something? Will this go faster from here, is there not hope for recovery - please be forthright with what you know and help me to understand. Thank you! : ) Joey

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