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Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”
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Pam,
Thank you for sharing from your heart. Yes, i love Linda, as well.
I could welcome being in a Group like you just found. Maybe the Alzheimer's Location i received a phone number from a realtor.
I have not called - at least 8 days have passed since knowing the number.
and, i just left a church of 5 years b/c there were Believers in Faith that have dismissed us since Linda's decline. She is sitting on her sofa and I on the love seat. She is on her phone for reasons i cannot even explain.
I went back to a prior church in which 3 people remembered us.
BUT YOU ARE CORRECT .... to not discuss her condition ...and i ended by saying that Linda "just needs your encouragement (underscored) and prayers ...
What do you do to have some free time? Just like last Summer, time is marching on ....like trying to get on with summer while still dong everything at home?
Keith
Psalm 34
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I am in the same boat. It feels like no one cares! My spouse is aware that other's stare and whisper. I have a couple of friends that have been very supportive. When he is animated over something sweet. I remember how he was when we were teenager's, young adults and of course parents and grandparents. I truly have wonderful cousins that check on us. Actually my son came and took my spouse to his town for 2 weeks to give me a break. I miss him like crazy. But we have our phone's. I have been fixing up things and getting rid or donating other items. I always have felt, if you don't use it..donate it. Before I go to bed my spouse sends an emoji or calls. I have spoken to him twice today. He sounds happy and is doing well. My son calls or texts me to let me know he has his Dads best interest in mine. We have been married for so long that I feel strange that I cannot talk to him or just say how much I love him. I also was able to get my hair done, go out to eat with my girlfriends. We laughed alot. The food was delicious. My best friend calls or I call and check on her. It has been relaxing since I have slept and was not checking on my spouse. He seems to be getting weaker and tired out easier. I will say our son has been amazing with him.I really have great children. Not bragging..just stating facts. Hugs to you all!