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Caregivers | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (707)Comment receiving replies
Hello @afotoart I'm sorry to read of your husband's health issues. I am pleased to see you found Connect here.
I was my wife's caregiver for 14+ years and can say Connect was a big help to us. I also agree you are right that the caregiving journey can be a challenging one at times. There are several threads here in the Caregivers group offering hints, tips, and explanations. Also, we have a group on caregiving for dementia patients at this link https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/caregivers-dementia/ It will be wonderful having more input from more caregivers.
How long has your husband been diagnosed? I hope you are doing OK -- it's never easy and rarely simple.
Strength, courage, & Peace
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My husband was diagnosed with Lung Cancer more then a year ago and he has had the COPD for a very long time due to chain smoking. The diagnosis of Dementia has been about 1 year now. That is mild compared to the COPD and the Lung Cancer. The COPD causes him to sleep at least 15 hours or more a day. It is very very sad to see him fade away like this. But, maybe it is a blessing, as when he sleeps he has no effects from the Lung Cancer. I just don't know what to do to help him. 20 Years ago I had Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and I lived alone at that time. It was very difficult but here I am, Praise the Lord. Cancer is a very horrible thing to go through for sure. But, I know that God is in control and He will help us both get through this.