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Scott,
I’m in my 4th year of ft caregiving but new to this group, I keep a “note” on my ipad’s notes app of supportive/helpful things I read so I can go back and read them when times are especially tough. I have already saved three quotes from your postings (two from this one post!). Thank you for what you do, and share.
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Hi Scott...once again you have touched my heart. Before mom was sick she was part of a community theater group and was in musicals..mostly chorus...with the occasional solo. She collected every musical cast recording and when plays came out on DVD she would add them to her collection. She loved opera and any music would set her heart singing. Now she can’t tolerate music..and even TV...she gets confused and can’t process it and it only would set her off on a binge of anxiety and frustrations...so I too miss the sound of music in our lives....when I am on respite I put on my earbuds and listen to music...it helps me but I’m reminded of how devastating it is for mom... another aspect of this diabolical disease.
Thanks for being there...have a sweet Father’s Day.
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Good morning @vickys Welcome to Mayo Connect and our discussions here on Caregiving. Great to have you here.
I was drawn to Connect while trying to find a place to share, vent, and talk about the true realities of caregiving. I appreciate your saying 'when times are especially tough'. It points out that all times of a caregiver are tough, but sometimes they get even the best of us on against the ropes. Caregivers ROCK like no others!
If you don't mind me asking and when you have the time, who are you caring for?
I hope the sun is shining today wherever you are!
Strength, courage, and peace!