Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and characterized by progressive cognitive deterioration with declining activities of daily living and neuropsychiatric symptoms or behavioral changes. An early symptom is memory loss (amnesia), usually manifesting as minor forgetfulness that becomes pronounced with illness progression, with relative...
Today's visit was ok. He did not out perform himself, he was exactly as he is at home so she saw the real him. He mumbled to her but since even when he mumbles a patient person can understand him that is considered speech. and of course he can still walk such as it.
He is down to 127 from 160 in June. She said I should prepare myself now for how he may be upon my return from Las Vegas. She said, "you won't be there to give him the attention that you do, he may really take a nose dive."
I am to call the corner in the event something happens.
He is down to 127 from 160 in June. She said I should prepare myself now for how he may be upon my return from Las Vegas. She said, "you won't be there to give him the attention that you do, he may really take a nose dive."
I am to call the corner in the event something happens.
When my FIL passed 20 years ago he was in the hospital for what was supposed to be an outpatient procedure. But they didn't finish in one day so they were keeping him over. Not sure if someone in the family was keeping info from us or if the doctors really thought there was no concern....but he passed about 5 AM with no one there. We went home expecting to come back the next day to visit him. My MIL was the exact opposite. As I've shared before she held on well after they expected her to stop breathing because my husband was stuck on a train. She died within 10 minutes of his arriving at the hospital.
So I don't know what to think about people waiting. I know my MIL was a very strong willed person and she would be proud that she had her way to the very end....lmao. My FIL was a very quiet person and my guess is that he would have wanted to be alone. So maybe each person does have some ability to control this.
Deborah I just don't know what to say about your husband's family. They seem to be a very self-centered and selfish people. What a shame that they are doing this to him and causing you this grief. Then again your husband may just be hanging on to be with you :) I like to look on the bright side of things.
You put out the branch and they havent taken hold of it. You will have no reason for any bad "Blood" between them when his time comes. You have warned them, they are making their choice to stay away. Unfortunately though it is possible that Rollie is waiting on them, but if things were similar (infrequent visits) when he was in his prime...maybe he doesnt expect much from them now either.
They will pay for their lack of interest....every time they see a picture and remember "I could have, I should have, but I didnt". That is their cross to bare.I wouldnt want them to come either if I were in your shoes.
Hugs
Janel
You probably posted this before but where is he staying why you are away?