Be there for him. Make him comfortable. Provide for his needs. He did it for you, now it's your turn. My grandmother, last of my grand parents, stayed with us for 12 years. Between the wife, four children, and I we enjoyed those years. As Grammy regressed mentally she never lost her Lady like charm. The kids nick-named her Juke Box because she sang every day. Church hymns, her high school fight song, jingles from TV commercials. It was a joy to have her with us, rather than being cared for by a facility. My children learned what Family was about because we did for each other. For her as she had for us.
You guys really are like family to me. May God bless you and I thank you all for your prayers and wishes.
Jeff, I am sorry that you & your family are going through this. I wish I had some advice for you, other than to remind you that we are friends and to lean on us for support, as much as you need.
Jeff, my prayers are going out for your father, you and the rest of your family. These are difficult times, but know you're not alone. We're your extended family, so reach out to us at any time.
Excellent thoughts, @RyX. That's the way I was feeling when I did whatever I could for my Dad-returning the love and care he gave me, showing him the son he raised.
Jeff, As I sit here I struggle to find the right words to write you. The one thing I do understand is the pain and hurt you are feeling, I feel your pain my friend. I pray that our loving God will guide you through this difficult time. Kerry
Sorry you are going through this. My father was diagnosed a few months ago, but I've known about it for well over a year. His is progressing fast, and he is only 78. I will do for him, the same thing I did for my grandmother. I will make a photo album with family members, along with names of how they are related, as well as captions with each photo.
It seems exactly as I thought - there could be a million Alzheimer's cases and each one will be different. Some cases worsen very fast and others stay stable for a long time. Another thing is that the medication for it is not guaranteed to have any benefits. Even when it helps, it's not for very long
So sorry to hear the news, Jeff. I hope and pray for the best and for you to have the strength you need/will need.
That's exactly what I have to do. He's the anchor of our family - our clan leader, so to speak. Not only that, he's my best friend. I can sit down with him and talk about anything.
Prayers for you, Jeff, as you go through his most difficult time. I had to watch my father fade away little by little until that heartbreaking day that he no longer knew who I was. Like you, I was able to sit and talk with him about anything, and the loss of that was devastating. The one thing that got me through it all was the faith that one day we would be reunited for eternity with perfect minds and bodies. We have a lot to catch up on someday.
I may not know you, Jeff; but my prayers go out to you in this tough time. I lost a grandmother who had the dieseaae about 10 years ago and know how painful of an experience it can be. Just know that there will be good days with the bad, and that the man you have loved and admired will always be in there.
Jeff my heart and prayers go out to you. I lost my best friend to Alzheimer's. Keepimg the happy memories helped get through. It sounds like you had many wonderful years with your dad, I'm sure this is a difficult time.
Thanks so much for your kind wishes. We've had so many wonderful years and I'm trying my best to remain strong but it's getting harder and harder.
Sorry to hear about this. I went though it with my grandmother about three years ago. It caught me by surprise because I don't live nearby and didn't pick up on the signs, though after my mom said that she had noticed my grandmother speaking in circles for some time before she was diagnosed. Your family is in my thoughts and has my well wishes.
