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My father was diagnosed in December. It’s been a roller coaster, and I do not know how to accept this. He is my hero. The strongest man I’ve known and I’ve watched him become an observer to life. And I realize I’ve not been facing this new life we have, compartmentalizing all my feelings. Any advice is welcome.
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Joined: 10/24/2018
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S2me, you would get more responses on the busy "Caregiver Forum" section of these boards.
Acceptance is very hard to come by, and I don't really have anything helpful to say, I'm sorry!
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Joined: 1/28/2013
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How to accept what cannot be changed is a question for the ages, eh? It is so freaking unfair the way this disease takes our heroes down. But look at it this way -- even heroes need a rest. It's your turn to be strong for your father. His strength is taken up dealing with this disease.
I will second the advice to check out the Caregivers board. There is a wealth of practical information on there, plus loads of support. I knew almost nothing about dementia seven years ago when I first arrived here, other than people become forgetful. There is so much more to it.
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