Dear all
For several years now I have been a lurker on this forum and have been inspired by many of the stories I have read. I would imagine there are others like myself with little confidence to take part actively but who value this forum and use it to help them cope with in my view the cruelest disease one can ever imagine.
My reason for posting now after such a long time is quite simple. My partner developed early onset Alzheimers several years ago, how many? I can no longer remember. Last Thursday at the age of 61 she passed away. I was her sole carer for most of the period of her illness virtually 24/7 until I could no longer cope and managed to find a superb nursing home close by where she spent the last ten weeks of her life.
Without going into too much detail her progression was particularly fast and robbed a vibrant, beautiful young woman of her future, not to say robbing myself, son, grandchildren and family of one of the nicest people placed on this earth.
Her journey is over, my journey is over, the pain remains and the memories will linger for all time. I have no regrets that I did as much as I could and would do it again in a heartbeat. I wish all those on the same path, the strength to carry on providing care, compassion and love as far as they are able. We can only do so much but what we do is precious.
My very best wishes to you all, heroes every one
For several years now I have been a lurker on this forum and have been inspired by many of the stories I have read. I would imagine there are others like myself with little confidence to take part actively but who value this forum and use it to help them cope with in my view the cruelest disease one can ever imagine.
My reason for posting now after such a long time is quite simple. My partner developed early onset Alzheimers several years ago, how many? I can no longer remember. Last Thursday at the age of 61 she passed away. I was her sole carer for most of the period of her illness virtually 24/7 until I could no longer cope and managed to find a superb nursing home close by where she spent the last ten weeks of her life.
Without going into too much detail her progression was particularly fast and robbed a vibrant, beautiful young woman of her future, not to say robbing myself, son, grandchildren and family of one of the nicest people placed on this earth.
Her journey is over, my journey is over, the pain remains and the memories will linger for all time. I have no regrets that I did as much as I could and would do it again in a heartbeat. I wish all those on the same path, the strength to carry on providing care, compassion and love as far as they are able. We can only do so much but what we do is precious.
My very best wishes to you all, heroes every one
