Another day of confusion...

My wife is upset because our son and myself stopped her from following the dog around trying to get her to eat a salad for dinner. She had two paper plates filled with salad and couldn't figure out why the dog wouldn't eat, and when I took the salads and put them away and got the dog bowl and put dog food and some cold cuts in it -- which the dog immediately ate -- my wife got all kinds of pouty and angry, though we're not sure exactly why. :'(

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OlderSometimesWiser · F

I’m so very sorry you’re having to experience this. I would imagine the frustration for all of you is immense. Must be so incredibly confusing and scary for her. The walls are closing in around her and less and less of her world is making sense.

Is there anyone who can advise you about these changes and how to navigate them? Doctor? Counselor? Support group?

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@OlderSometimesWiser She sees a neurologist, is on meds, and knows what is coming because her Mom and all her aunts have had the same thing happen to them. :(

OlderSometimesWiser · F

@ChipmunkErnie That’s just awful. There are no words. Are there support groups or counselors that could be useful for you and your son? The caretaking role is of course a labor of love but can also, as you well know, be brutal.

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@OlderSometimesWiser I imagine there are support groups -- I just haven't gotten that far.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

@ChipmunkErnie Forgive my pushy ways. No one could ever put themselves in your exact situation. I’m just wanting there to be some support for you because I do know how incredibly taxing the caretaker role can be.

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@OlderSometimesWiser No problem. I've thought of groups, etc. but there is so much else going on, and things haven't gotten so bad I feel the need yet. I imagine some day I will.