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I used to be a director for a Caregiver NonProfit. I taught classes on dementia care and caregiver self-care, including how to "dance" around a partner with MCI.
Now, 20 years later, my husband is exhibiting signs of dementia, and like so many others, he is accustomed to "being in charge". Consequently he gets frustrated when he can't remember something or can't maneuver a simple task like working a dishwasher. I get frustrated with him but then I remember that it's out of his control and I try to be more patient with him.
After that, I feel sad, alone, and scared, he's been my rock and I dread what may be ahead as his condition worsens. I realize that I'm rambling and that I just needed to vent a bit.
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@cahna2019 im sorry for your situation…just know youre not alone— there are lots of us who are feeling those same feelings right now…dementia is horrible. noone ‘actuall’ gets that until it comes face to face with them, amd— you’d never wish that on anybody. We are here though.
@cahna2019 First of all....vent all you want! We are here for the same thing.....ask for advice, give advise from our own experiences, ask what's ahead.... AND to vent!!!! Because if your friends are not going thru the same thing you are, they won't understand, but in here we all get it and we're hear to listen...so vent away my friend!
Love. Strength and Peace to you
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@cahna2019 This must be very difficult for you, having the experience of “knowing”, from your career. It is so hard to know what to do to help our loved ones when they are frustrated…and we all have our “good days and not-so-good days” when it comes to patience. It’s so wonderful we have this place to ramble, share and to vent!