My beloved husband died on10th July in what he considered his ‘own’ in the wonderful care home where he had been for 10months.I and our sons were with him constantly for the last 72 hours of his life.....
This was after two spells in hospital when he was deamied at end of life and we had to say goodbye via video due to lockdown....he rallied on each occasion I believe to enable us to be with him!
During his last week of life..., confined to bed as he had been for the last couple of months...His clarity appeared to return......and his usual sparkle in his eyes returned as well,
This enabled family to have meaningful conversations with him, be it only for a few minutes at a time....thus proving I believe , that the true person never goes, even with this horrendous disease. He died in and at peace......after we were able to say goodbye and express our love,
Thanks to all on various forums here for help, support and just being there for me during the darkest times......love to all who are experiencing the trauma of the effects of dementia in whatever form.....this forum is a lifeline...... thank you to everyone.
This was after two spells in hospital when he was deamied at end of life and we had to say goodbye via video due to lockdown....he rallied on each occasion I believe to enable us to be with him!
During his last week of life..., confined to bed as he had been for the last couple of months...His clarity appeared to return......and his usual sparkle in his eyes returned as well,
This enabled family to have meaningful conversations with him, be it only for a few minutes at a time....thus proving I believe , that the true person never goes, even with this horrendous disease. He died in and at peace......after we were able to say goodbye and express our love,
Thanks to all on various forums here for help, support and just being there for me during the darkest times......love to all who are experiencing the trauma of the effects of dementia in whatever form.....this forum is a lifeline...... thank you to everyone.