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Time for Memory Care

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Nov 14, 2024 | Replies (51)

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@cbisman

Tomorrow 2 people from a memory care facility are coming to evaluate my husband. I'm heartbroken at the thought of putting him into memory care. He's 74, sweet, congenial and an outside guy. He walks around town, but needs help putting on a shirt and eating with utensils. He scored a 4 on his latest SLUM test. But I feel like a Benedict Arnold. I feel guilty that I'm not a better and more patient caregiver. I'm so sad I can't stop crying. Part of me just wants to get it done so I can stop suffering with the decision.

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Please share how the evaluation is given. I will be facing this decision soon enough. Patience isn't one of my virtues, and I often feel lacking in this caretaker role. We've moved to a lovely one level home near one of our daughters, so I know his environment is a pleasant one. My concern is his lack of daily activity or stimulation, but anything I offer is turned down. Keep in mind, he no longer recognizes me as his wife; and I'm the only one here to push back. He was never a social person; always preferred to be working on projects rather than interacting with people. He is unable to do projects now. He lives in a state of confusion and befuddlement. So sad when I think that he designed airports, libraries, and embassies and now a kids' puzzle is too frustrating. Guilt is debilitating and I try to avoid it, but it pops up way too often.