It progressed to the point (in spite of the newest drugs) that she didn't know where she was....didn't know what day it was...didn't know her own husband....couldn't remember what she said two minutes after she said it.
She slept constantly.....and towards the end, lost interest in food.
She was diagnosed shortly after the onset.....and died 6 years later.
For those who are taking care of their loved ones at home....
..God bless you, and please know there are lots of resources available for you.
Also know there is financial help (in some cases) if you need to take your loved one to a 'home'.
It can become physically, emotionally impossible to continue care on your own, sometimes.
Don't consider yourself a failure if it comes to institutionalizing your loved one.
We well acknowledge that we are blessed to be in a position to keep the Old Man in our home. For many reasons, he would not do well elsewhere. He is blind.
My heart hurts for those who must put their loved one into other place, when they wish for other