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I struggle with emotions regarding my husband’s forgetfulness.

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jun 24, 2023 | Replies (49)
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@jan83404

Teri, I could have signed this post of yours! When I retired in 2017, I noticed my husband’s memory loss. My husband was evaluated in 2019 and diagnosed with Lewy Body Disease in February 2020. Although I can leave him home for a few hours currently, I have decided on a company for future caregiving. When his family comes to visit, they stay in a hotel that is less than 2 short blocks away. It does cut down on the confusion. Thank goodness for understanding family!

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Teri | @tsc | Jun 3, 2023

Thank you for your message @jan83404. I noticed that my husband was using words in a strange way, forgetting commonly used words and making up his own. We were going on a trip once and he packed his clothes vertically in the suitcase. They were standing up rather than lying flat. I had two years to be in denial, terrified, and pray it was a Vitamin B deficiency before we got the diagnosis.
The scary thing about these disorders is not knowing what the furture brings. Will in home care be possible or will he have to go to a memory care unit?
How did you decide on the company you selected for future caregiving?

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