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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jul 28 10:35am | Replies (72)
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Fred, stay strong and know that you are not alone in caregiving. There are others just like you, going through the same miserable crap but knowing you are taking care of someone who used to know and love you. My wife goes to day care 5 days a week (9:00 to 15:00) and when she first started going , I didn't know what do to at home, now I get to read the paper, magazines and accomplish the normal household tasks (laundry/cooking/cleaning) and relaxing while doing so. During the time she is home I can focus on her and not worry about anything else, even if she doesn't know me.
take care my friend
Dan
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@tunared, Thank you for the kind words and suggestions. However, I'm no longer a caregiver, unfortunately. My wife passed on New Year's Day, this year, after six years of fighting dementia. I miss her terribly and do most of the things you've suggested, and have done for all of those years. The emptiness I'm experiencing is something that I had never expected. I have two dogs that keep me somewhat busy, and a lot of talking to walls, photos AND myself just attempting to maintain a little equilibrium.
I only wish that I had known about this site long ago. There are so many caring, knowledgeable members who share their experience and provide support, it's really amazing.
All the best to you, take care of yourself, stay strong - I understand what you are faced with.