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Valtim3402

My wife was diagnosed with MCI about 5 years ago and was doing ok until recently. Her thought process is deteriorating right in front of me. I try to keep her motivated with walks and thinking exercising but she seems to be fading. I have promised to take care of her and I will be by her side. I have family that helps but they are baffled by the disease as I am.

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dcare45

I agree you are doing wonderful things with her now. I suggest you do everything you can with her right now. Going to eat, visit family and friends, travel whatever you enjoy.

We are 6 years in Dementia and can no longer do much. Right after diagnosis I read what I could and watched a lot of Dementia Care Giver help videos. Teppa Snow and Care Blazers were helpful. It prepared me (somewhat) for what was coming. I just recently started in an online support group and this site. I wish I would have started years ago. Sharing the journey with others seems to help. You are not alone.

BPS

There is no get around it this disease sucks but this site with real life experience is a big help. Learning what you can from videos and book is very important but enjoying this time while you can still do some things is more important.