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...
The Hospice nurse was here until 8 last night and by the time she left I was pretty wiped out. So many things to think about... but a nurse will be here everyday. I feel like I am in such an unreal place. I'm ready but then maybe I'm not ready. Rollie has now been in bed since Saturday evening, he isn't speaking, he opens his eyes periodically. I lay down next to him and read my book. I think that helps to not feel alone.
I guess the only way I can put it is I am happy for him and sad for us. The calm has to be for the relief of their misery! If I didn't believe in God this would be impossible.
I pray that all my friends here have faith in their God at the end. Love