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Is it MCI or Dementia?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 4 11:04am | Replies (51)

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Thank you! How do I forgive myself every time I “blow up”?!! Already had a few incidents today and the day hasn’t even ended. He can’t hear, for one thing. I told him he needs to see a doctor for his ears (should not have “TOLD” him, I know) and he came back with “Well, you are just mumbling”. So I talked louder, and he got angry. I have had wax buildup in my ears so I know how it feels when you can’t hear and it is not a good feeling! When that happens to me, I feel like he is mumbling. Then I wanted to order him some compression socks and he got irritated about that because he wants to try (AGAIN) the ones he bought before that he hated and gave to me. I said ok but I will order some for myself so I can see if they might work for you and he said I wasn’t listening to him. I had to walk away and scream into a blanket! God forgive me! 😢

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Believe me. You are forgiven. This disease and journey are hard for everyone- the caregiver and the person with it. I realize when my husband gets cranky and irritated, he is as frustrated as I am. I am learning to deescalate by stopping when I start to argue. The other day I asked if he took a shower. He told me it was none of my business. I literally burst out laughing. The way it came out was hysterical and we both laughed. Meditation helps even if it’s just a few minutes or a few breaths.

Studies indicate there is a significant correlation between untreated hearing loss and dementia. The sooner an older adult gets hearing aids the better. Unfortunately many ignore the slow progression of hearing loss and are in denial.