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Yes, it is one of the hardest things a family might ever have to go through. My great aunt has it, and I have taken care of people with it for years. Sometimes, if a person’s sense of humor is strong enough, they can cope with the realization that they have the disease, but as it progresses it gets harder, and they become frustrated. The best you can do is celebrate him now, and enjoy him, love him always. I know this is hard, and I wish you the absolute best I possibly can. **Huge Hugs**
I am so sorry to hear that. 🙁 *hugs* My grandpa had Alzheimer’s, and it broke my heart. I can definitely relate, so if you need someone to talk to, I am here. 😥
I’m so sorry this is happening to you! I wish the best for you and your family! We’re all limping along here but go ahead and vent to us whenever you feel like it.
I am sorry to hear that. A family with an Alzheimer’s patient faces one of the hardest things you will ever know. My mother died of Alzheimer’ s but unfortunately (and I say unfortunately and mean it) she lived with it for almost 20 years. The last few years she was a bedridden vegetable and it is very hard to see a much loved family member like that and my mother would never have wanted to live like that. Both of my parents always told us if the day comes we have to be hooked up to machines don’t do it or we’ll come back and haunt you and knowing them I believe they both would have found a way to do it.
I might add that when my mother was diagnosed I went to a session on living with an Alzheimer’s patient and it was very very helpful. They will tell you that there comes a time when you can no longer care for them they need 24 hour professional care so when that time comes don’t feel guilty about it. One of the best pieces of advice was get a Durable Power of Attorney from them NOW. A Power of Attorney only gives you rights over them while they are OK a Durable Power of Attorney lets you handle their affairs for life. Believe me this saved my butt more than once.
Thanks for the tips, Darjeb. My parents have a very good family doctor, so she might cover all this with my mom. We’ll see.
I have to say that between looking for a job, having my husband on sick leave and now this, things are feeling quite heavy on the shoulders right now. The only good thing happening right now in my life is the editing of my book, due to come out in March. It helps to be able to escape to a fantasy world, where healers can just magick up a treatment. Boy, would my family need such a healer right now!
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