I wasn't sure where to post this, but wanted as many of you to see it as possible. I have only just joined properly, but have been reading for quite some time. My mother died on New Years Day after being on End of Life since Christmas Day. She had impeccable timing from her years as an amateur actress!
However, without all of you on here I would never have learned what I did. We got her council tax disregarded, and I discovered that a lot of her problems were typical of dementia. When the doctors said they could do no more, I had read about end of life care o here so knew what questions to ask. I did feel a bit like an executioner but she was suffering and I knew it was the right thing. She was 90 and up until the dementia she'd had a very easy, good life. The nurses were brilliant and very caring. I had put a photo of her in her twenties on the bedside table and they were all astounded how beautiful she was. It just serves to remind them that the patient was once young and vibrant like them.
It was very emotional when she went as it was only a week befor the first anniversary of losing my beloved husband last year. How I missed his help and support during this last year. She is at peace now and I have to find my own life again. Sorry to have rambled on, but I had to tell you all how grateful I am for TP and hope now to help others.
Bigreader x
However, without all of you on here I would never have learned what I did. We got her council tax disregarded, and I discovered that a lot of her problems were typical of dementia. When the doctors said they could do no more, I had read about end of life care o here so knew what questions to ask. I did feel a bit like an executioner but she was suffering and I knew it was the right thing. She was 90 and up until the dementia she'd had a very easy, good life. The nurses were brilliant and very caring. I had put a photo of her in her twenties on the bedside table and they were all astounded how beautiful she was. It just serves to remind them that the patient was once young and vibrant like them.
It was very emotional when she went as it was only a week befor the first anniversary of losing my beloved husband last year. How I missed his help and support during this last year. She is at peace now and I have to find my own life again. Sorry to have rambled on, but I had to tell you all how grateful I am for TP and hope now to help others.
Bigreader x