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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 17, 2022 | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "I kept seeing a decline in my husband. My daughter didn't realize how bad it was..."
I think you just described my life. My husband doesn’t even want to talk on the phone. I think he knows and is afraid he might slip up and they would know he has no idea he talking to.
Hi, @billchitwood You bring up some excellent points about caregiving for sure and I really applaud you for beginning pilates! That is wonderful. I agree with how hard it is for many of those not in contact with our patients to see/understand/accept the declines we see every day. My wife and I had that happen over and over with members of our families. Caregiving is stressful enough without any added burdens. Each of us can only do what we see as our best for our loved ones and that often does not sync with any prescription or view held by others as to how we should be doing it. For instance, in my wife's and my case, I had to devote myself 100% to her needs. While I would have liked to have been able to not have it be so, her brain damage required my constant attention. So the old saying of "different strokes for different folks" is certainly true for us caregivers!
Wishing you continued Strength, Courage, & Peace