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Caregiving Frustrations: When the stuff hits the fan!
Caregivers | Last Active: Sep 21, 2019 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
I'm in the same situation with my 73 year old husband. We both cried for days after diagnosis of Alz and continue to struggle after nearly 9 mos. I see his daily decline and it breaks my heart. I've gone to Alz and other support groups and that's helped./. My 80 year old radiologist brother was diagnosed with LBD at same time!! I look for and use all the support I can get. This is not what I ever dreamt our future would hold. I started having caregivers last week so that I can get out in peace and give him help and stimulation. Thanks all for this site!!!
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Hello @maryterry I am so sad to read of your husband’s healthcare journey. It is indeed a path we never foresee. Devastating diagnoses are beyond crushing and take time to process for sure. It certainly did for my wife and me. That said, I do believe it is better to share it, cry, rage, etc. than what I saw happen in my in-laws’ family when denial was their choice. So much precious time wasted and lost to them.
It is great to read you are having help! Was it easy to find?
I hope the sun is shining wherever you are today!