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What can I do to keep him busy?
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Teri: Thank you. You know, I'm on the other side of this MCI thing. I get that people are so frustrated with caring for us but I'm at the beginning of this and all my family said was WE missed you no one even thought of how I felt being alone for four plus hours. I'm not a t.v. watcher. I have Macular Degeneration so I can read for long. Okay I'm still having a pity party but I can only "complain" to you. It's Wednesday and I still feel sad. I now know how people feel in assistant living with no one visiting. Boo, Boo, Boo. I can't drive so I'll wait until he's ready to take me to Wal-mart! You can't imagine how this feels. I thank you so much for listening I sure can't burden my family they will just so poor mom and go on their day. Have a blessed rest of the day.
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Hi @mablesmith, would it be possible to speak to your daughters and tell them about the misunderstanding? Maybe next time something like this comes up, speak to someone in addition to your husband to make sure your message is understood.
The Alzheimer's Association has a 24 hour helpline:
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Maybe there are services near you, like special transportation and a support group/activity program you could attend, and special classes and training for persons with macular degeneration and other visual impairments.
It's difficult when you're dependent on one person!