JOAN’S 2015 NEW YEAR’S BLOG – DECEMBER 30, 2014- JANUARY 2, 2015

As another year as an Alzheimer Spouse comes to a close, I must dig deep to find a way to wish us all a Happy New Year.

What constitutes “happiness” next year (or any year) for an Alzheimer Spouse? What does “Happy” in the New Year mean to you?

Does it mean regular respite from the rigors of daily caregiving?

Does it mean in home help to relieve you of some of the “heavy” lifting of caregiving?

Does it mean a wish for acceptance and patience on your part?

Is it the desire for a support system to call upon for understanding?

To me, Happy New Year means:

That Sid will finally be far enough advanced into Alzheimer’s Disease that he will find his own peace and happiness. It may sound odd that I want my husband’s disease to progress further, but he is “aware” enough often enough to be lonely, angry, and miserably sad about his situation. I would rather he be unaware and peaceful than to see him as he is now – struggling to “get back to normal”, as he says, and deeply depressed because he cannot find his way back.

That Sid will pass serenely before he has to endure the lengthy horrors of end stage Alzheimer’s Disease.

That I will have some semblance of calm without constant crises knocking the wind out of me.

That I will advance in my quest to establish a new single life for myself.

Whatever “Happy” in the Happy New Year means to you, it is my wish that you find it in 2015. Please share your wishes for the new year with us on the MESSAGE BOARDS: Joan's New Year's Blog

Let us look back with love and remember those who were released from Alzheimer’s Disease in 2014. This list may not be complete. I have requested help from our members in finishing it via the message boards or email to joan@thealzheimerspouse.com

Julia – Husband Reno – 1/3/14

MarilyninMD – Husband Steve – 1/28/14

MaryinPA – Husband Ron – 7/24/14

Coco – Husband Dado – 7/23/14

Hildann - Husband - 7/26/14

Joy - Husband Andy - 10/17/14

Clf – Husband – 10/22/14

Elizabeth – Husband Lawrence – 9/2/14

Divvi – Husband Jack – 12/14

Katiemikaelian – Husband Chuck – 12/14


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