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Some Helpful Tips for Caregivers
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Oct 19 11:07pm | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
What a wonderful and most helpful post!! You are a gem and doing a superlative job as caregiver. I’m doing all those things for my husband. Where I fail is in my patience. I lose it as I’m losing him. It’s sad and overwhelming. Every day is a new hello and continuing the long goodbye.
Hugs to you.
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@maryvc
I am also failing with my patience. Last night when my husband did something irritating and then laughed when he saw I was uncomfortable, I lost my temper and told him to, "... get a clue" I felt so bad because I snapped at him, and his reaction to my discomfort was not his fault. I keep giving myself a stern talking to, seeking joy and peace to help myself be more patient. So far I am failing. Sigh... 😔
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@maryvc
You are not failing…you are human…dealing with unimaginable continuous loss, receiving little if any gratitude for your efforts, living a life you never expected, with little time for your own needs. I know this because I also lose patience…I am learning to focus on the good and forgive myself for the times it’s just a bit much!