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Caring for your caregiver when you have Neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Feb 10, 2023 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
Having the same problem. I am unable to get around like i used to. Cant walk fast with my honey. He has to walk at a normal pace and that leaves me in the dust at times. I just cant do it with him anymore. Even on decent days I’m plodding along with cane because walker makes back spasm worse.
To address your situation, I’m not sure i have answers to that. But we are in similar situations. I feel left behind. I physically cant keep up, but push thru and try my best. I’m sad and dont have a positive outlook of life due to all my physical problems.
He developed dystopia of voice. So his voice cuts out and i can hardly understand him. So between both our problems we rely on communication. And that is somewhat stalled.
We have to help each other. Work as a team. Let him know you love him. Gentle hugs.
Take care and wellness to you.
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@nemo1, as we age and our abilities change, so too must our habits. Hearing is changing for both my mom and I. Her house is a split level, which always made calling from one room to another or even from one level to another easy to be heard. Not any more. We're working hard to remember to go to the room where the person is, turn off unnecessary background noise (radio, music) if we're cooking together or doing something where we're not face to face. Old habits die hard however, so we have to laugh at ourselves when we can. Frustration still creeps in sometimes.
What strategies have you and your partner found to adjust to the new challenges in communication?