I’m new to this but am hoping someone can help me with my decision. My husband has dementia and is currently in a care home. He’s been there for three and a half weeks respite because I reached a point where I needed some rest.
I have been looking after him for five years and he is now completely dependent upon me for all his needs. He is a lovely man and I miss him so much but don’t know whether I can cope with having him back home. He seems very happy in the care home and they all love him.
It is such a terrible dilemma and I just don’t know what to do for the best. All my family and friends are urging me to leave him there, including his carer who helps me for 12 hours each week, but feel so guilty just thinking about it.
We have been married for over fifty years and I miss him dreadfully. It seems I can’t live with him and I can’t live without him
Please can anyone who’s been through this share their thoughts with me on this matter?
I have been looking after him for five years and he is now completely dependent upon me for all his needs. He is a lovely man and I miss him so much but don’t know whether I can cope with having him back home. He seems very happy in the care home and they all love him.
It is such a terrible dilemma and I just don’t know what to do for the best. All my family and friends are urging me to leave him there, including his carer who helps me for 12 hours each week, but feel so guilty just thinking about it.
We have been married for over fifty years and I miss him dreadfully. It seems I can’t live with him and I can’t live without him
Please can anyone who’s been through this share their thoughts with me on this matter?