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What are you best tips for being more patient?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (68)Comment receiving replies
@ocdogmom, very true! It’s amazing how the average person knows very little about dementia. I certainly didn’t. Initially, I thought I could make things better, help her understand, get things set up so it was easier……sadly, those things aren’t options. It’s bad and it gets worse. The only real help was keeping her calm and getting outside help to help lighten the load. Well, at least back in 2014. Now, there are actually treatments that can make a big difference. It’s very exciting! I’m hoping the new meds offer a lot of help. This gives us hope for the future!
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@celia16 Yes hope. My husband was just diagnosed and went onto Lequembe. Where I fear side affects, I fear dementia worse. He seems okay, I'm the basket case fearful of the unknown. But I'm thankful he was diagnosed and thankful he's on these infusions. Yes, this does give us hope for the future.
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@celia16 "Bad is good when things get worse." I'm grateful that my husband can still handle his personal care and that he knows who I am. Before I found this amazing group, I doubted I could have the patience required. What a difference now. Could you please share more about medications that can help? My husband has refused to see a geriatrician or psychiatrist. Knowing that he might qualify for a medication that can help him could change his mind. Thank you for having such a positive attitude and sharing it here!