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Caregivers need emotional support too

Caregivers | Last Active: Jun 16, 2023 | Replies (27)
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@clkurth

I’m managing through the early stages of dementia with my husband. He’s a progressively worsening handful. I think I know how you must be feeling. I keep saying I could use ten good people to help out around the house but no one shows up here either. I’m so sorry you are feeling alone. If we were neighbors, I’d be right over with a fresh baked banana bread. Hope this message gives you some uplifting. Breathe for a moment, take an Epsom salt bath with lavender and try to go to bed early. Crack a window at night and listen to the rain or the night birds. This will bring you some peace.

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blue2 | @blue2 | Jun 13, 2023

I am right there with you both with my husband still in MCI stage of Alzheimer’s - but progressing.
I think that is what I would find to be the most help right now is just having an ongoing relationship (chat/walk/email exchange) with someone else who is going through the same thing and with little family support.
If you live close by, I’ll put the coffee on

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bigmaya | @bigmaya | Jun 14, 2023

Thank you clkurth🙏
I am sorry to hear about your husband's condition... l imagine it must be tough for you too. People should at least have the decency not to promise things, we have enough on our plate without their BS.
I hope you like home baked cilantro bread😉 I could bring a loaf along. The reflexologist was here for my husband this morning and he greatly enjoyed it.
Wish strenght and perseverance 🙏

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cincyrules | @cincyrules | Jun 16, 2023

I am right there with you. Reach out to the Council on Aging in your area. Is your husband a veteran? If so, there are things they can help with. This is such a terrible path to travel. My husband is in mid-stage Alzheimer's. I have already been hospitalized for severe anxiety and major depression this past month. It is so very hard. It is really nice to share stories or ideas, but of course, every brain and every patient is different. Hang in there. Good vibes to you.

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