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November 27, 2018
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Members rallied around a caregiver struggling with guilt after losing patience with a loved one who has Alzheimer's, with the overwhelming... Read more

Members rallied around a caregiver struggling with guilt after losing patience with a loved one who has Alzheimer's, with the overwhelming consensus being that frustration is a normal, human response to the exhausting and emotionally draining work of caregiving. Several members shared practical coping strategies, including stepping away briefly to reset, playing favorite music or offering treats as redirection, picking battles wisely rather than forcing things like bathing, and reminding themselves that the person they care for cannot help their behavior and has already forgotten what happened. A recurring theme was the importance of self-forgiveness, recognizing that caregivers are doing their best under incredibly difficult circumstances, and leaning on community support to remember they are not alone in their struggles.

A myALZteam Member

caring for someone you love is very destressing, and its only normal that you loose your cool sometimes, everyone is entitled to a melt down, its very tiring, do not beat yourself up, forget and forgive yourself, theres 24 hours in a day, 7 days a week, bet you cope more than you snap back. sending a hug for you

November 27, 2018
A myALZteam Member

You have to step into his shoes, nothing he does that makes you lose your patience is done on purpose. If he is annoying you put his favourite music on, leave his favourite sweets in a bowl and leave the room. He will break things, he will rip books up etc, so put valuable things away and relax take a deep breath, and say to yourself he doesn’t know what he’s doing as he’s already forgot in his brain

November 27, 2018
A myALZteam Member

Don't forget Alzheimer's patients are
not aware of what they are doing. I get mad at my husband most days. This is normal. Forgive yourself and try to continue. This is a journey. No said it would be easy. Continue talking with others. It helps...

November 29, 2018
A myALZteam Member

My husband lives in the moment and so remembers nothing even a moment ago. I have learnt to walk away momentarily to avoid my frustrations getting the best of me.
But hey! We are human and we are sorely tested so do not beat yourself up if that anxiety gets the better of us.
Take care!

December 3, 2018
A myALZteam Member

Judiez, I think I lose my patience mostly on days when I am worn down or really tired. Seems that nothing goes right and my mouth works on overtime and then I immediately feel guilty because as Barry said he can't help it.

Just forgive yourself and give him a hug!

November 27, 2018

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