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Meet fellow Caregivers - Introduce yourself

Caregivers | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (707)
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@edbennett

Hi Colleen,

I'm joining the group because my wife and I are caretakers for her mother (my Mother-in-law). She has mid to late stage dementia and has lived with us since May of this year. We both work from home and have a caretaker with her during business hours.

Things have settled into a routine, but the usual stresses are there. Fortunately, she is almost always cheerful - like a happy toddler, but confused.

We're doing Ok, but it's always good to be part of a group like this one.

Thanks,
Ed

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 20, 2016

Welcome Ed! Glad you joined us. I invite you to explore all the topics on the Caregiver's group. Here's a shortlist of the recent discussions specific to dementia and caregiving.

- Caring for someone with dementia / Alzheimer's http://mayocl.in/2ccA0jO
- Transitions..... Medications for Behavioral Symptoms http://mayocl.in/2h6TeIz
- Dementia Anger Issues - bathing http://mayocl.in/2g0Urkt

@kateia @IndianaScott @rmftucker @sallysue @nanax2 @tavi @macbeth will you join me in welcoming Ed to our group?

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Scott, Volunteer Mentor | @IndianaScott | Dec 20, 2016

Hello @edbennett! Nice to e-meet you here! I am Scott and I wish you a peaceful holiday season for you and your family. I was the primary caregiver for my wife for 14+ years and one of the secondary caregivers for my MIL for 5 years before that.

I send you courage and strength and am glad you joined us here!

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