Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! I have to admit that I am not so far into the caregiving role as most of the members here. I have just begun witnessing the memory decline in the past few years and I am not a full-time caregiver. I have read what others have posted and am ashamed that I have complained about my husband who is still able to function physically, but is having difficulty at times remembering. There are many instances that give me cause to worry and that is why I came to the group one day when I was having a bad day of coping and really beginning to accept that maybe my partner is in the early stages of cognitive decline. I wanted to research and also needed a place to vent. I found this group in Mayo Clinic and I feel so comfortable posting here and sharing.

We have a Fitness Center in our senior community where we exercise a couple of times a week and we enjoy walking and playing ping-pong. We also play cards together and enjoy watching movies, although he falls asleep a lot when watching tv. We enjoy visiting and playing games with other couples here.

I enjoy getting out and spending time with family. I also enjoy journaling and, believe it or not, cleaning out closets, and organizing. I think this last activity helps me because it is something over which I feel I have control, giving me a feeling of instant gratification.

Thank you for the link to @IndianaScott. He is an inspiration!