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The First Time.... Mom did not recognize me

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 3 hours ago | Replies (6)

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@tracidw I love your thought… “Perhaps love is most powerfully expressed when it's not wrapped in doing but in being... being present. Just being.” Like you I tend to be a fixer…not being able to “fix” my husband’s Alz has been hard. I have done so much reading, searching the internet, trying healthy food and products…maybe I just need to focus on being present. I recently started reading the book “Contented Dementia,” perhaps it will help me in this journey to be more helpful to my husband. Thank you for sharing.

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@labrown Thanks. There's also a book called Creating Moments of Joy, for caregivers of those with dementia. It had some great ideas. Hope you continue to find helpful avenues. My mom declined so quickly that by the time I'd adjust and get or do something more suitable, she'd be beyond the ability. Now, I have nothing to do but sit. File her nails, brush her hair. But, some days she is awake and aware. This is a rough journey, wishing you strength and patience and that you'd find some joy along the way. HUGS