The Truth About Dementia Caregivers #alzheimers

[rhonaclark]

Just what I needed to hear today. I have been struggling today. Tomorrow is a new day.

[SR-tilf]

So true. Every day is different and often difficult, but we are doing the best we can. Thank you for reminding us. ❤

[nlh]

You have been my helping hand since I found you. Our Bethmarie passed awau at Christmas . You know Beth didn't ask for dementia, so I used every tool I could find to make it positive for us during our journey. She went home in peace and aa very happy girl with unconditionl love. Stay fluid and flexible in the moment-then move on. Its hardest .Beth taught me more than I taught her. It takes courage and a strength beyond belief and I would it again. Peace and love to all. PS Beth was a downs baby that made it 57 yrs. old. God Bless to all

[daizeofgrace]

Today was very hard. I had to try and deal with a recent episode of my husband becoming very aggressive and truly scared me. He’s never been this way but a couple minor episodes but this one really frightened me. I’m not a strong young woman anymore in fact I have severe back pain and pinched nerves as well as a spinal fracture and having to do things for him when he’s struggling ie dressing, bathing etc has really hurt me physically. I’ve looked into getting help but it’s 100% out of pocket and we don’t have tons of money so I’m trying to hold off as long as I can but now I’m scared things have turned a corner that is scary. I feel so lost as to what to do. I have to care for me too and finally am getting into pain management in May as getting in to see any dr is often 4, 6 or months. I’m trying to find another therapist but many do not take Medicare and I’m so alone I cry everyday. I have no family to help and don’t know anyone where I live as we aren’t from here just retired here to keep a roof over our heads. Most days right now I’m just in survival mode as that’s all I’ve got. 😭

[elgringoec]

What a beautiful lady in every way - may the Lord always be with you!
It's a whole different ballgame looking after your loved one, in my case my mother rest in peace, than doing it as a profession for strangers.

[CandiceMcMurray]

I definitely needed this today, yesterday, last week. Thank you.

[elizabethlee]

Love you for these words of encouragement…, Just what we the caregivers need to hear, the support and the recognition of what we go through everyday. God bless!!

[tanmont]

Literally in tears. I needed that at this very moment. This is so viciously hard 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[AnnetteZetterholm-izzv]

Thank you so much for your videos! I appreciate all the information you provide — it is so helpful! Very Insightful!

[carolmoran]

❤ Thank you. I know this intellectually but my heart still believes I'm failing at fulfilling my Mum's last wish, that I look after my Dad. Being there for him... this disease is horrendous and heart breaking.

[annettesoto]

Thank you ❤️! We appreciate your kindness and acknowledgment ❤

[lisasimons]

Thank you for this I feel the life is being sucked out of me its so hard especially when you care nothing can prepare you for the amount of the level of stress you are supposed to manage .❤❤❤❤❤❤

[carolinebjerkelund]

Thank you for all you do. It means a lot

[valerielowe]

Hardest i ever loved was caring for mom

[cyttcyk]

Constant repeats
Always. Neverstops❤

[gtafam]

It’s like walking in the Valley of Hell😮😢

[randywiller]

No matter how bad it got, my wife of 50 years had Capgras syndrome, love won out. I was her only care giver until the last 3 months. I never gave up because she never gave up on me. Love will win in the end.

[janetstarnes]

Thank YOU Sweetheart. 🙏❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️

[Rose-qrxn]

23 years ago I was only 47 & my husband was 49. He started doing really weird things. He became increasingly hostile to me. I told the family doctor but he wouldn’t listen. My husband was a deacon in the church. He was one way at church and another way at home. His behavior began to extend into his work life. One of his coworkers took him to the doctor. He lied to the doctor. He started taking a sample pack of medication the doctor gave him to “reduce anxiety”. He took his life one week later. Now, 23 yrs later, I think there were signs of dementia even though he was only 49. I thought he just acting like a jerk. My lessons learned is that I should have fought harder to get him specialized evaluation.

[rc]

I loss my uncle late May. I’m still in shock. He got sick and stop eating then stopped talking.