My spouse, is 55 years old with early onset Alzheimer's
Is there such a thing as caring too much? Seems the more I do, the less she does. Do I back off and let her struggle, it hurts to watch a loved one have difficulties performing what used to be simple daily tasks. Yet sometimes I can't help feeling abused.
any treatment. he even refuses to talk to our Doctor about it.-
He is getting abusive with me.- He finds a way to fight for any simple little thing.- He insults me every time.- What can I do, where can I go ??? I know for a fact I cannot go on like this any longer.- It if imperative that he accepts treatment and some
medication, or we will come to a point where he will HIT me and
I will not be able to take care of him.- I am 67 - He is 75.
Plase let me know what I can do .
Carol
I'd suggest helping her to help herself, then do what she absolutely can't. Then, look for outside help to spell you once in awhile. If you don't have relatives or friends who can help, try an in-home agency. She may not like that, but you sound as though you need a break.
Carol