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Spouse with cognitive problems and finances
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 30, 2022 | Replies (290)Comment receiving replies
He has given up on all family functions. Sad as he is missing so much. Doesn't want family/friends over.
I have a few contacts set up for him but he doesn't remember how to make a phone call most of the time.
Just back from getting his hearing aids and remote fixed - he had goofed up the battery so goofed up the pairing. But first an emergency trip to the Vet's for our kitty as she showed up this morning with blood in her urine. Now he is singing. He used to have a wonderful voice but now it is worse than mine and I have the worse singing voice ever!
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(I hope it's a) Good morning, @billchitwood
My wife's world collapsed down to a tiny circle as well. Outside stimulations were overwhelming to her mind, having anyone over caused her anxiety that their mere presence might interfere with her daily routine, plus there was a part of her that just didn't want to be judged by others. Most importantly, I think (just me) daily living demanded so much of her energy it was all she could truly manage and was truly exhausted her each day.
For the entire 14 years of my wife's war we never turned on a TV, radio, music, etc. and she hated when the telephone rang. I guess our patients try and control what they can in their shrinking world.
I bet we could have a great 'bad voice' singing contest! Thanks for the laugh!
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