Over the 7+ years Pauline has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease I made various plans and special arrangements of what I would do if, or when she got worse and, being a very fit old beggar never ever thought, what if it is me? Of course inevitably it happened and I have spent three months in and out of hospitals and am back in again now. Thankfully and after 12 months of inter family strife my youngest daughter, a nurse, took aside Paulines eldest son and between them they are blooming marvellous. Her two other sons are still useless but that doesnt matter as he is happy to work with my daughter for his mum AND me! Care packages are being sorted possible assisted living accomodation being looked at but, most importantly Pauline is transformed. Yes, her short term memory is shot but she is mainly peaceful and calm and seems to find a sort of solace in the harmony of life at present. Glad to be back.
