Long time Diagnosis

[ellietel62]

My husband of 56 years diagnosed Alzheimers 11 years has been in a care home for 5 years.
I find it harder as time goes on ,
I get so emotional on seeing couples holding hands as we always did ,and recent holiday programs on Switzerland to places where we had such memories
I just find it so much harder to cope being on my own

 

[karaokePete]

Hello @ellietel62, welcome to the forum.

You have come to the right place for support from people who understand.

Now that you have found us I hope you keep posting .

 

[Shedrech]

hello @ellietel62
a warm welcome from me too
folk here are supportive and sympathetic and there certainly are members who sadly are in a similar situation
so, now you've found us, keep posting with anything that's on your mind; it helps to share your experiences

 

[Guzelle]

I feel like that even though my OH is still living with me. But I talk to couples who are going on holidays abroad and I know he couldn’t cope with the travel. We used to enjoy the musical theatre but he can’t cope it’s that anymore. We went to see a Kiss me Kate last week and only managed until the interval, he couldn’t cope with it. It gets harder and harder!

 

[kindred]

My husband of 56 years diagnosed Alzheimers 11 years has been in a care home for 5 years.
I find it harder as time goes on ,
I get so emotional on seeing couples holding hands as we always did ,and recent holiday programs on Switzerland to places where we had such memories
I just find it so much harder to cope being on my own

Welcome. I do so understand about holding hands. I go to see my husband most days in his nursing home and sometimes we can just sit and hold hands. If he falls asleep, I hold his hand gently. We so need this human contact, sweetheart. I do understand. Kindred.x

 

[Jean1234]

Welcome ellietell62
I understand how you are feeling. My OH is now in a care home and trying to get used to doing things not as a couple is very difficult. Seeing other couples walking along doing their shopping together sometimes makes me sad too. I fill my days as much as possible round my visits to see him as coming home to an empty house is the worse. It is getting easier now and I chat away to his photo every day which if anyone saw me would think I’m going mad but I find it a comfort. Unfortunately he can’t hold a conversation when I visit now. TP is a great place for support and understanding so I’m glad you have found us.