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Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 17 hours ago | Replies (112)Comment receiving replies
I can relate to your situation. My soulmate/husband of 48 years (he is 70) has started showing signs of mild cognitive issues.
Family history has prepared me for this. His father had Alzheimer's. His brother passed away from Lewy body dementia 10 years ago. He was only 67. I applied to a clinical trial, and he was accepted for an initial interview. Was uncomfortable with the amount of time and lack of results. Actually, my husband felt like he was going to be a Lab Rat.
I pursued options with his PC, and he is currently going thru tests with an awesome Neurologist.
My biggest issue is trying to keep my patience under control after the 5th or 6th conversation we just had in the last hour.. about a certain conversation he brought up. I keep repeating the Serenity Prayer
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Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad to hear he is seeing a neurologist you both like. If you aren’t seeing a therapist for yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I found having someone that was not a friend or family to talk to about my feelings, helpful.