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"How are you holding up, Dad?"

My dear wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over a year ago. So far, other than very mild occasional decline in memory, she has not shown any of the more challenging signs of Alzheimer's. Both of us are in our 80s and so far, I have reached 80 percent of caretaking for her. Actually, her other medical issues are more challenging and demanding. I am very thankful for the church community that we have which provide us with plenty of love, care and support. I am even more grateful for our happy bachelor son, the one who asked that question of me regularly, who is really my main, solid, and constant support. But I know the day will come, or as I put it often to close friends "when and how the other shoe will drop," and want to be prepared for it. I have been looking for a support group for beginners like me but so far, the one or two groups I attended are for those caring for late Alzheimer's folks. It's this apprehension about what is to come and when that is a constant and increasing burden to me. I know that privacy and confidentiality are all important, but is there a "bulletin board" where one can ask for help ?

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