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Holidays and unusual depression

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jan 4, 2022 | Replies (17)

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@teacher502

Thank you, Ginger. Your comments are very eye opening and comforting to me. I am doing more mainly because he spends a lot of time waiting on me to tell him what to do versus the fact that many of these things he used to do without needing to be reminded. Grateful for your comments. I am pretty sure he will sleep and nap for a few days after this Christmas is over....but he won't be alone because I am already tired! He is aware of the fact that he cannot do the things he used to do, and it makes him sad that he feels that he is already a burden. But I am the lucky one that had the honor of spending so many wonderful years with this amazing man.....and now I am blessed with the privilege being there for him when he needs me the most!

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@teacher502 Be honest with yourself, and your husband, and your family/visitors. Things are not the same as they were in years past, for everyone! Many of us have been discussing how we have tamed down the celebrations, and look at the deeper connection of being able to visit simply. And, that's quite good, relieving undue expectations! I honestly do believe that approaching these next few weeks with humor, and patience, and just letting things settle in, will be okay. Like your husband has noted, each of you take care of both of you! Deep breath, relax....
Ginger