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My wife forgetting: Diagnosed with MCI

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Oct 12, 2021 | Replies (65)

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Jimmars51. Hang in there. Don't let the uncertainty and the additional work such as scheduling and preparing meals. May wife has similar conditions which sometimes have me reeling. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease a year ago. The ups and downs with personality changes have my emotions going every which way.
I focused my thoughts on the need to take charge and focus on the new or expanded responsibilities such scheduling and preparing meals and activities. I've gotten focused so that I enjoy and look forward in doing these.
Be courageous, Jimmars51, and persevere. Make time to rest. Meditate (which I refer to as prayer with a personal God) and schedule times to relax.
Jimmars51, you are not alone. There are many here that are living similar experiences. Love to here about how you are doing.

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My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about two years ago. He doesn't have mood swings and is even tempered unless I wrongly push him on something. I've learned to back off. He loves to eat and is very appreciative. The last year or so I had an undiagnosed autoimmune disorder which sapped my energy and gave me a lot of pain. One of the symptoms was anorexia - a lack of appetite. I had no desire to eat, but made myself, while he loved to eat. I wanted to eliminate dinner, but knew enough, not to propose it to him. I cook from scratch. I make hearty soups and stews in a large enough quantity that we can have it for a few nights. Also, when I make a large quantity, I freeze some so it's there for times I don't have the energy to cook. My husband has a sweet tooth. I make muffins with wholesome ingredients and half the sugar which he has for dessert with yogurt on top. Sometimes he forgets he ate dessert. He enjoys smoothies - frozen bananas with protein powder, milk or soy milk and a little stevia, but no added sugar. Now he wants lunch. I ask him to help me with the preparations to keep him engaged and he enjoys making a contribution. Best to everyone, for all the work you do.