I can hardly believe it, but my DH died early Friday morning. He has only been diagnosed for 3 years, but has been on a very rapid descent from Alzheimer's Disease ever since. After an infection, hospital and rehab stay, I moved him to a memory care unit in an assisted living facility 3 weeks ago. After the first week, Hospice took him on and by the next week he was on 24 hr. crisis watch with them. He couldn't swallow on Monday and died 4 days later. I heartily recommend Hospice and am glad for him that it was over so quickly. He saw his brother suffer with the disease and I know he did not want that for himself.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My DH also was only formally diagnosed a bit over 3 years when he died 3 weeks ago. Much the same scenario in the last 2 months too. Infection, hospital, then to gero-psych. So sudden and unexpected, yet like you, I am grateful that my DH didn't suffer long at the end.
FLgirl: As caregivers we are often reminded to breathe. So it is now, take a little while and just breathe. You have and odd couple of weeks ahead of you. Let family and friends help you. My wife passed six weeks ago. It almost seems like a long time ago now. I'm glad you had hospice. It made it easier(relatively) for us, too.
Flgirl, my heartfelt condolences. I am glad for him and you that it was not prolonged suffering, but rather swift and merciful. My thoughts are with you.
FLgirl, I am so sorry for your loss. Please now, take care of yourself. And visit, we really do need to hear from those of you on the other side of the journey.
Flgirl, I am soooo sorry for your hurt. We all go through so many emotions during this life with alz and I can only imagine how you feel. Please grieve, breathe and stay in touch. We all have so much support to give. In the meantime, my prayers are with you. Please feel my {{{{{{hug}}}}
FLgirl - my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us help you through this transition. You have done so much for him, now you must take care of yourself. Time will heal.
Oh FLGirl, I can only imagine what a state of shock you must be in. Please remember we are here to hold you up and give you strength. Please feel free to share how you are doing we always have our arms around you. Susan
My deepest condolences to you. I, too, am glad that it was over quickly, and that Hospice was such a help. Take time to heal - we are always here for you.
My DW lost her father 4 yrs ago to AD. We had him in a real nice nursing home run by Baptists. A nurse called Carol late afternoon and said than her father had passed away during his afternoon nap. Carol replied "Oh Thank You Lord!" We laughed rather that was a proper response but decided it was definitely OK. His life and hers are much better know. Carol is in stage #6-7 now. HUG Bill E
Prayers for peace and comfort are offered as you've begun the next segment of the journey. I've noted in so many posts what a blessing hosice is and will remember when our journey reaches that place.
I am glad your DH's suffering has come to an end. My prayers to you and your family. Hopefully after some healing, these last 3 years will be replaced by memories of the happy times you shared.
May you have the strength to get through the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please keep in touch when you can. ((((HUGS))))
FLgirl, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. His suffering is over now and he is in a much better place. Please take care of yourself.
FLgirl, it's so hard right now but you may be relieved, after it's all over, that he didn't have to go through the very end stanges of this terrible disease. Arms around you.
so sorry for your loss, it`s a blessing he went so fast, so many are prolonged and have to suffer, take the time to greeve then take a big breath and live your life the way you want to
FLgirl - I like you expected that 'long good-bye' and know what a shock an early death is to your life. Even though we know it is so much better this way, it takes time to adjust. Love to you.
Flgrl, I have been off the computer and am just catching up. I am so sorry but I am happy for him and you that it was not a prolonged suffering. May God grant you peace and comfort. Love you Phyllis