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Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: May 20 11:39pm | Replies (160)
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@ellenkrellfactor

I have a garden so I go outside when I’m really angry or upset.
Being outside helps a lot.
Writing in a journal helps a little
When he sleeps (which he does a lot) I try to sit quietly for a little while ( can u meditate ?) I Try to remember All the ways and times he’s been there for me and think of us as caring partners. But really, it’s just very hard

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 11 4:31pm

@ellenkrellfactor, my garden is my refuge for everything. Just pulling a weed or two, deadheading a bloom or filling the birdbath can change my disposition.

I like your suggestions of trying to sit quietly for a little while. As a caregiver, there's always so much to do and the temptation to rush off and get something done is great. But a simple quiet moment or meditation is something for you and is proven to have health benefits.

Do you simply sit for a moment with your thoughts or do you use a tool like breathing or a guided audio or something similar? How successful are you with calming your thoughts?

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