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Husband with Parkinson in memory care: We've never been separated
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Sep 25 10:13pm | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
I am glad that you found this discussion on Mayo Connect, @pamjsa. I agree with @marcusandgizmo and commend you on the many years of caregiving. Caregiving is a challenging role to play. You obviously love your husband and have done your best, but I can see that you feel the time has come to relinquish the caregiving role so your husband can have the care he needs and you can get some rest.
I would encourage you to join another discussion group on Connect that is specifically for caregivers. Here is the link to those discussions:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/caregivers/ and
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/caregivers-dementia/
I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you continue to post and let us support you on this challenging journey?
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I’m not careging anyone. I have a disorder too. It’s not as severe as my husband. I have a case of ataxia. It forbids me to do a lot. I do not know how I did this, but I did. He has gotten worse over time. I still commend you very much. I have had this disorder since breast cancer in 2008. My disorder is slow progressing. They think the treatment that was given, contributed to this.
I see my husband every other day. Visiting him brings me much joy.