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I also learned how I could use humor during difficult situations. Caregivers should not take insults personally; sometimes, those with Alzheimer’s may insult the people who are closest to them.
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I believe that changing my diet, exercising and making mental health a priority have helped me stay sharp.
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He eventually admitted he was deliberately pushing my buttons, but said that no one would believe me anyway because of my dementia and if I told them the truth, it would make him look bad. For my own well-being, I decided that I couldn’t go forward with the relationship.
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As I watch my mother care for my grandmother, I keep her words in mind: “You are just as important as the person you care for.”
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