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Hi, I am new to this forum. At 86, I am the caregiver to my 94-year-old husband. Even though I use a walker, I have become the driver/ keeper of calendars/ and the financial wizard in our little army of two against dementia. It is admirable that you want to keep your husband happy. I am not always up to engaging him, but when possible, I become his Scherazade (our little joke). We can no longer travel; so I remind him about a trip, a family get-together, even something he did as a young man before I was part of his life. It turns out no one can resist a good story, even as they have forgotten their own story. If only for the moment, it is an opportunity for you both to share on a meaningful level. I think I owe you a thanks. The situation thrust on us is isolating. How lovely there is this forum for connection without having to go through all the effort it takes to leave one's home. GloRo

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Bless you. What an uplifting post from what must be a very challenging time for you! I hope we will see more posts from you. Be well!