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If you have, or suspect you have a loved one with dementia, you probably know the feeling.

You feel like you are losing your mind, or certainly your peace of mind. I want to affirm those feelings, as well as validate those who have suspicions about a loved one that may have dementia. You’re not judging someone if you suspect they have dementia or any other recognized condition or inability that is beginning to take its toll on you, or certainly them. You’re actually taking the first step in helping them and the whole family.

My own mother has had dementia for over 11 years. It’s hard to say exactly when it started. But it certainly became noticeable when my dad passed away 11 years ago. Given that he was suffering from cancer, the focus at the time was understandably on him. But once he passed, it was clear that my mom had classic signs of dementia. The only problem was, neither me nor my siblings saw it clearly before my dad’s passing. Like most siblings, we had our own things to deal with. I was living in another state. And my older siblings in Nebraska had

I Love Someone With Dementia, So Why Am I Losing MY Mind? their own set of issues with which they were dealing. I wish we had known and acted sooner. I joined Oasis Senior Advisors as a result of having placed my own mother in a memory care community through Oasis in Lincoln, Nebraska. I don’t know what our family would have done had it not been for the reassuring guidance and counsel of Beth Friesen, our Oasis Senior Advisor. Beth has since written a great practical guide that I’d like to offer free and without obligation to anyone who is dealing with loved ones with dementia. Just send me an email. If you’re dealing with a loved one with dementia or any condition that is taking a toll on you, I encourage you to reach out for support and guidance to a certified senior advisor. Don’t walk this journey alone. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Randy Bulow, CSA, the owner of Oasis Senior Advisors, North Metro Denver. He can be reached at 720-822-9525 or by email RBulow@YourOasisAdvisor.com. See ad on page 5.