Reassurance is important for my person with dementia. I slip and forget sometimes.
I realized this today when I said, “I love you, sweetheart.” He did not respond with an “I love you too,” but with “you didn’t tell me in a long time.”
His remark serves as a reminder to me to say “I love you” often each day.
Saying it aloud helps me stay on the positive side of caregiving. Those 3 little words remind me of what caring means.
I wrote a note to hang up along with my reminders for him of his schedule.
It says, “Burton, I will always love you, Tamara.”
My note can’t replace my declarations of love, so I will keep expressing my feelings. Loudly and proudly.
this is our life 