Thanks for your kind words @Fluttrbye - I hear you about needing support. Finding support for yourself can be essential to good mental stability. I write down all my local resources and support grouips and then I write down all my potential online support groups like doing a google search using these words "support groups for alzhemier caregivers" and when I scroll down there are a number of options available.

These people I have had contact with and I find them to be a good resource Support Groups | Alzheimer'''s Association The most important thing to learn is to be in the person's world - not try to convince them of the world you live in. If they say how is a dead person, say they are away on a trip today for instance. I wish I knew that when my dad was in the midst of his dementia but I did the best I could to help him when I visited him in the nursing home. My mom could not take care of him and I found it rough just to spend a week taking care of him before when he was at home.

These may give helpful tips on what to say or what not to say
6 Things to Say to Someone With Alzheimer’s (And 3 Things to Never Say)

Human Verification

And of course posting here on MSF is another place to share your frustrations and good days as well.

The one thing I would say is take care of yourself first. Eat well, sleep well or nap (if you sleep in the same house and are never certain when they will get violent, lock the door or put a chair up against the door), keep contact with people, and have adequate support. Some people sacrifice themselves trying to do everything for the person they care for. Do what is adequate for them and save yourself for the times when things get worse..

CANDC

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