I understand
Hi Bruce
My mum has alzheimers and one moment, I can't do enough for her, the next, I dread the phone going. What a nasty position to find oneself in. I read your reply regarding feeling guilty about not being able to do enough. I wanted to say all that you said and found that I didn't reply because you had said exactly what I wanted to say.
My mum, just this last couple of days, seems to be losing any will at all. Doesn't want to eat, not really interested in anything at all. Likes to see me but a problem to hook onto what I'm saying for any longer than a few seconds. She tries very hard at it though.
I feel that it is months rather than years now, but of course, who knows? My son is in New York, brother abroad too, and it is so difficult to know when to call them to come over hear.
I guess that time will tell me.
I do feel for you. Who's answering your problems. I know it's very cathartic being in touch with others in similar positions. That's what we're all doing on here. In a strange way, it's good to be with people of like minds.
Thinking of both you and your wife. Take care of you, though.
All the best
Jillian