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@sunnygardens Yes I think meds help plus my daily prayers to Jesus the Master Healer which I have a strong faith in. Thank God his dementia is not the critical types but its just age-related dementia hopefully slow progression.
He cant walk outside without the walker cuz also it makes him tired too soon.
You know my son tells me to leave him alone, or let hin eatwhat he wants but he is diabetic what he wants are sweets Icant let him except very rarely he can.
Yeah,physical theraphy is not improving his walking so I think its soon will be stopped.I try to socialize with my friends while my daughter keeps him for few hours.
Thank you for your helpful reply.
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@deme17z I'm reading this thread this morning, and I saw the comment, "you know my son tells me to leave him alone or let him eat what he wants." I'm reading a book "Diet for the Mind - the Latest Science on what to eat to prevent Alzheimer's and Cognitive Decline - by Dr. Martha Clare Morris, where's there's a section on Brainless Food. My husband isn't diabetic but a lot in this book applies to both Cognitive Decline and Diabetes. I agree with you, watching what our husband's eat is paramount. At least knowing the good with the not so good when meal planning. Since my husband's cognitive decline, I've tried to step up the vegetables and the fruits, less red meat, lean protein, a lot of roasted vegetables, and limited fried foods (he loves flash-fried fish and chips). So I watch the oils I use, try to focus on healthy ones, etc.
My husband loves sweets too, but I'm trying to moderate that too for a better brain-enhancing lifestyle (she talks about in the book). I find with my husband keeping his plate interesting, with foods that have flavor but limited salt, (why I roast a lot of vegetables, sweet potatoes, etc.) seems to help in his wanting to eat what I'm serving. Best, Karla
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@deme17z of course you can’t let him eat foods that will damage him. It must be difficult though, if he’s asking for unhealthy foods.
Maybe your son is right about just letting your husband sleep or do what he wants. Yes, the diabetes might get worse if he doesn’t exercise. But if exercise is so tiring, and causes discomfort, or he didn’t want to, is it time to let him stop fighting the fatigue?
I’m so sorry you’re losing that companionship. It’s a help though, that you have your son and daughter visiting and helping.
Also……could you ask your pharmacist if the medications are making him more tired? Maybe the dose is too strong?
Thinking of you often and sending prayers your way.
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