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How to love someone whose illness makes them distrust you

My wife has become increasingly paranoid and accusatory due to her dementia, and even though I know it's the disease, her constant suspicion of me is breaking my heart.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When illness turns love into perceived threat, the caregiver must love someone who can no longer recognize that love.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love in old age?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.