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Advice to caregivers from another viewpoint

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jul 8, 2023 | Replies (21)

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@pianist3

I hope you all get better soon and keep your chin up! It is so hard to be a caregiver at times. I think my husband has Lewy body too and it’s super painful to see him keep drinking and hurting his brain daily. Humor is a great reminder and so is praying and turning to support groups. I’m thinking that a CCRC is a great idea for all of us. Have you all considered moving into one or do any of you already live in one? They sell you on fear, I sometimes think there’s a better and more empowering way to live still at home as independently for as long as possible. However, it seems there’s a catch 22 in that once you truly need meals, help and care, one might not qualify to move in to a CCRC? It’s a bit tricky. What do you all think? I love the idea of long term care in place, meals, social interactions daily, activities…but, loving in a small apartment doesn’t sound too fun. Oh well, everything seems to be a compromise as we are. Hang in there everyone! Sending healing ❤️‍🩹 hugs and love and prayers 🙏!

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“Living in a small apartment “

@pianist3 My parents moved to a CCRC when they were in their 70’s. It worked so well for them!