Judy, my post today is as applicable to you beginning your journey as those of us farther down the road. On the internet, Teepa Snow (i think i remember it correctly) is one of invaluable resources. Get books on MCI, dementia &/or Alzheimers. Call or Go to your Alzheimers association & take advantage of any classes they have. They have book recommendations & information they will send you (i guess they still send copies in the mail . . .) that is so important to incorporate early.

And, to me, the most important thing for you (and your husband if there is one) is to get in a support group. Start early to learn to care of yourself. It may sound unimportant now, but it isn’t. Early on I got a wrist band from a class given by www.caregiveroc.org
(Orange County, California) that says, “Caregiving includes caring for me!” It’s years past then & I still wear it.

So:
1 books
2 internet support
2 Alz Assn for
classes & info to send
3 physical support group
4 self care

Sorry this is so wordy. Remember we eat an elephant just one bite at a time!!

Take care, breathe deep & just love him.

Mia

You found a good one right here

Mia, you are so helpful. I have been resistant to a support group and I don’t know why But I think I may be ready now.