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Thanks to All for the Support

Posted by sio61 @sio61, Sep 19, 2023

Dear Mayo Clinic Dementia Caregivers Support Group Participants:

I simply wish to thank everyone who has shared experiences, questions, feelings, fear, hope, disappointments & successes in this support group. I learned so much & derived much strength from the people in this group. Without this support group, my involvement in my mother's final years would have been lacking many insights & important knowledge. Never doubt that your courageous, loving care makes a difference to your loved one, family members & of course your Self. My role as caregiver has come to an end. My mother died of Alzheimer's, such a cruel disease, on August 18, 2023. My gratitude to all involved in "Caregivers: Dementia" will stay with me forever. Thank you.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Caregivers: Dementia Support Group.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 20, 2023

@sio61 That’s a very nice note that you have posted! I’m so glad the caregivers group was able to help. But, please don’t leave the group. You have so many valuable insights to share!
Will you stay for a while?

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Teri | @tsc | Sep 21, 2023

HI @sio61, I am sorry about your mom's passing and I wish you the best, now, some rest or activity, whatever you desire.
My husband showed signs of Alzheimer's at least 6 years ago. He has changed a lot, but still functions pretty well.
I'm with @becsbuddy in her suggestion. If it isn't too difficult for you to check in once and a while, your experience and insights would be helpful to those of us trying to help our loved ones through these cruel disorders. Thank you for your post.

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slysi | @slysi | Sep 21, 2023

I hope you got the help you were looking for ! Sometimes another person may have a bit of info that can really help ! Another important thing to do , pray for help ! GOD can do things we cannot do alone !

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sio61 | @sio61 | Sep 22, 2023
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@becsbuddy

@sio61 That’s a very nice note that you have posted! I’m so glad the caregivers group was able to help. But, please don’t leave the group. You have so many valuable insights to share!
Will you stay for a while?

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Thanks you for this kind reply & encouragement to stay in the group. I have thought it over & decided that I won't leave for good, just take a little time off. I hope to continue learning from this group & when I'm able, offer an insight or two in due course. Keep up the great work!

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anotherday | @anotherday | Sep 24, 2023

I hope you will stay, please. I'm lost in this jungle of information, ever changing situations and emotions, and could benefit from a good guide.

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sio61 | @sio61 | Sep 25, 2023

Thanks for this heartfelt comment. That feeling of being lost sounds so familiar to me--all the input & information & shifting circumstances can certainly be overwhelming. If anything I've written helped in the slightest I am honored. For now, I need to disengage temporarily while I sort out my feelings. I look forward to checking in with the group soon. Meanwhile, remember to take care of, & pace yourself. (For what it's worth, my mantra at this point is "Baby Steps!")

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 25, 2023

@tsc. @slysi @anotherday I think we should respect @sio61 and give her space to sort out her feelings.

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