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Say something? Say nothing? looking for advice.
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 11 12:07pm | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
My wife of 60 years is also losing her longer term memory. She is unclear about where we were married, whether or not any of her family is still alive, and doesn't know who the parents of our grandchildren are. I used to talk with her a lot about her childhood, but now she asks me questions about it. Paranoia is still strong as well, she is fearful about things that are really of no concern in our tiny, rural village..
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I think we're in the same boat although we've only been married 55 years. :). some nights my wife will wake up and ask if she is in her home or "am I her husband" or "where is my husband". She also forgets the names of our kids. I've learned to never correct her, just answer her question. it gets very frustrating for me but then I think "how frustrating it must be for her." I can't remember the last time I had a full nights sleep (8 hours). The only thing that helps us is exercise. My wife will go to the gym for 90 - 120 minutes. I try to exercise whenever free time there is. Hang in there! You are not alone! Dan