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What strategies help you cope with behavioral changes in loved one?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 25, 2022 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Yes, it can be difficult. I appreciate the self-care reminder. My wife’s short term memory seems to come and go, so does her understanding of spoken language. The language piece only occurs occasionally.
I made an appointment to meet with EAP person at the end of the month.
Hopefully your husband continues to progress slowly and you are able to keep him at home for a few years
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Thank you, I hope we can be together as long as we can.
What is an EAP person?
I have an appointment with his Neurologist for more tests - this one is an MRI to compare to his former one.
Then maybe some stronger Alzheimer’s meds as I have heard they help Dementia patients. Want to sign up at our local YMCA for walking and the pool, both paid for by our insurance.
I hope we have the bug infestation solved soon. Our apartment we just rented after moving from North Carolina has bugs and exterminators have been out but there are still some stragglers.
This apartment ticks off our needs but I didn’t want to stay after finding out about the bugs. Our landlord did not tell us about them and we found out after calling an exterminator. We have also put down sticky pads that so am told work very well. Now what? My husband Will loves this place so here we are! I am trying to be grateful but sometimes it isn’t easy.
Thanks, @lorrie2772, I wish you the best.
Hi Lorrie,
I'd like to add my welcome. I hope you don't mind, but I updated the title of this discussion because I think your primary question is one that many people ask. I want to continue to gather coping strategies from partners caring for someone living with cognitive impairment.
I also thought, in addition to the great suggestions by fellow members, you might like a short inventory of some related and useful discussions in the group to gather further tips and to add your thoughts:
- Caregiver support: What are your book recommendations? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/caregiver-support-1/
- In-home care can often be of great help for caregivers https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/in-home-care/
- Dealing with Anger and Disbelief in person with dementia https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dealing-with-anger-and-disbelief-in-person-with-dementia/
- Transitions..... Medications for Behavioral Symptoms https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/transitions-medications-for-behavioral-symptoms/
- How can people feel comfortable talking with my wife who has dementia? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/communicating-with-dementia-patients/
- MCI: Trying to find our best path and what to do next https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/trying-to-find-our-best-path/
Lorrie, what strategies have you already put into action? What do you find challenging (today)?
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Thank you. What does EAP mean?