Family Caregiving

Hi, Maryn - my husband and I are also caring for his elderly mom.  We moved to be close to her and my husband's dad, who recently died of Alzheimer's.

I'm sure you would agree that caring for our families is a loving thing and hopefully, observed and then followed by the next generation.

I see you are very busy with all the functions my husband and I  do too - the appointments - and going with Mom - and financial, etc.

Keep up the good work!

Hi Jan,

It is nice to meet you and hear of someone else's situation.  I'm sorry to hear about your husband's Dad.  Had he suffered with the Alzheimer's? 

My husband's Mom has Alzheimer's and is in  Nursing Home since she had never wanted to live with any of her daughters.   

I also hope the next generation will continue on this path.  I was very close to my grandmother and vividly remember my folks trying to find a new home so we could all live together before she passed away. 

Have a wonderful day!

Dad had Alzheimer's for a about 10 years.  He had been to the neurologist and when he still had most of his facultiles knew he had the disease.  The last 3 years were tough.  He did and said strange things- like putting baggies on his feet to go out to get the paper.(not really funny, but yes, it's funny!)

When it became too much for Mom to deal with, we moved him to a memory unit of an assisted living place. Even that wasn't easy.

So what do you and your husband do to relieve the stress?   

 

Hello!