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Alzheimers care and treatments: Consult with Mayo Clinic?
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@upgirl2013 I admire you taking the steps to get a diagnosis. How old is your husband? My husband was also diagnosed in middle stage and takes the same meds. He does not like that he no longer can drive. I can still leave for a couple of hours to go to gym or walking. I don't worry about him wondering as he has severe neuropathy and uses a walker or wheelchair. I hope I am able to care for him until the end. He is 82 and I am 79 but I am in great health. This an unfortunate disease. I would like to hear what things he accepts to keep his brain active.
Have a great day.
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@lulululu My husband is 74 and I am 65. At this point, I can leave my husband home alone for a few hours. He can reheat food in the microwave and is independent in his daily needs. I am enjoying this new phase as he is taking showers without being told to do so. During the last phase of this disease, my husband slept a lot and was pretty depressed. He does not realize that his friends have stepped back and seems to be okay is hanging with me.
We go to the Y together and he walks on the treadmill while I use the spin bikes. The doctors told my husband to sweat everyday for 30 minutes and we are working up to 3 times a week. He is learning patience while I do a 20 min. strength training video.
The social worker suggested he tell me what he watched on TV, I do not want to hear the negative news all day. We are trying to figure that out. My husband quit reading the news on his computer a long time ago. He will tell me what his phone says, but does not know if it was a text, email or newsfeed.🤷🏻♀️
I told our children that I would keep him home until he gets violent and/or does not recognize me.
It is easy to care for him now, and know there are a lot of tough days ahead.
Keep taking care of yourself and enjoy the time you have with your husband.