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37. I am so happy to hear that you feel that way and that you found a really good place.

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Fri Mar 27, 2026, 10:39 PM

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I have been diagnosed with dementia and am taking Memantine (sp?) [View all] CTyankee Friday OP

It sounds like a great place. And I'm glad you have medication for the dementia. That's a tough diagnosis. Scrivener7 Friday #1

Good luck snowybirdie Friday #2

I would urge every senior to get some plan together for the possibility of this happening. CTyankee Friday #3

You're not VERY close to me, but within a couple of hours. Your place sounds great. Adding it to the list of possibles Scrivener7 Saturday #46

Is this med for fronto temporal slightlv Friday #13

Mine takes snowybirdie Friday #17

Not sure. What's the difference? CTyankee Friday #22

You can do a quick search on it. The spelling in the OP is correct. soldierant Saturday #40

I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis. area51 Friday #4

Take care, CTyankee gademocrat7 Friday #5

I am sorry to hear about this, and I am glad that you have found a place to aid you with it all. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Friday #6

It sounds as if you and your husband made really good decisions. I hate to hear your LoisB Friday #7

All the best to you. The place sounds good for you both esp with the help of your daughter. TC appalachiablue Friday #8

Comforting to know you have things in place BaronChocula Friday #9

Stay active CT! PuraVidaDreamin Friday #10

That is a tough diagnosis, but you had fortunately planned brer cat Friday #11

I will keep you in my thoughts CYT edhopper Friday #12

Oh, Ed, it's so nice to hear from you! We are oldtimers here! CTyankee Saturday #50

Yes edhopper Saturday #54

I was diagnoised with FTD (a dementia) over 10 years ago Omaha Steve Friday #14

Best wishes. Sounds like you made a wise decision. AZ8theist Friday #15

""" AllaN01Bear Friday #16

I am happy to hear you are in a safe place. Best of luck to you both. Joinfortmill Friday #18

wow--sounds like a whirlwind the past four months (probably longer than that -- moving is a big deal) orleans Friday #19

One of the first things we did! Hubby was insistent on that! CTyankee Friday #24

LOL! PERFECT!! (and good for him!) orleans Friday #27

Good luck to you. Dyedinthewoolliberal Friday #20

I hope so, too! CTyankee Friday #26

All the best CT mountain grammy Friday #21

Hugs to you both, CTyankee, debm55 Friday #23

.... Clouds Passing Friday #25

I sure didn't want to read this post, but I wish you all the very best. hamsterjill Friday #28

One thing I want to do is let folks hear know about my new book: The Gladdened Heart: the ART of Music CTyankee Saturday #41

Sorry to hear that, CTyankee wendyb-NC Friday #29

Glad you are being well taken care of. So sorry for the diagnosis. applegrove Friday #30

Best of luck Faux pas Friday #31

I'm sorry to hear that. Solly Mack Friday #32

You've described your circumstances some_of_us_are_sane Friday #33

Caring for a wife with dementia myself. Aussie105 Friday #34

I am so glad you were able to make those decisions - TBF Friday #35

Your planning was such a wise decision, and it sounds as if you have... 3catwoman3 Friday #36

I am so happy to hear that you feel that way and that you found a really good place. 1WorldHope Friday #37

Oh dear! At least you're both in a good place electric_blue68 Friday #38

Your wisdom and practicality in dealing with these challenges is an example to me summer_in_TX Friday #39

Fight sis fight malaise Saturday #42

You and your husband are inspiring. Bumbles Saturday #43

glad you are doing well, safe, and with everything in place. peacebuzzard Saturday #44

I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, CTyankee, but it sounds like you're on a good med (I googled highplainsdem Saturday #45

Best wishes, although I will say your writing shows no sign of dementia, certainly nowhere near the orange pedophile's. NNadir Saturday #47

thank you for sharing with us Phentex Saturday #48

It sounds like you are in very good hands FakeNoose Saturday #49

I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis & troubles, but glad you have a good network of support. CrispyQ Saturday #51

Sorry about the diagnosis, but you could go many years and still be okay, as has been mentioned, so Doodley Saturday #52

My in-laws made the same move after living in their dream home underpants Saturday #53

Sorry to hear this CTY, Bayard Saturday #55