Dementia takes another one

Ed1937

My sister in law was the caregiver for my brother for 8 years until he passed. That was 7 years ago. She passed last night from dementia, but her's was not alz. She was jubilant through her whole journey, dancing with staff at the MC, and loving life like she always did. They should all go like that.

M1

I'm sorry for your loss Ed.  Sounds like she went the way she would have wanted.

My parents both had the luck to drop in their tracks from heart attacks.  No long goodbyes, but how lucky they were--and my brother and me too, frankly.

Davegrant

Sorry for your loss.

toolbeltexpert

Sorry for your loss Ed

Lorita

Sorry about your SIL, Ed, but it sounds like she was blessed to enjoy life most of the time.  Wish it could be like that for all of us.

Mint

So sorry for your loss Ed.

Last Dance

I am so sorry for your loss Ed,  But Happy for your sister in law that she went out Dancing and loving life. If we all could only go out that way. God's Blessings to you and your family. Richard

Ed1937

Thank you friends. If you have to have dementia, I guess you could call her lucky. My brother had his angry days, although not all the time.

Joydean

Ed, sorry about your loss of your sister in law. She sounds like a very great lady. To be dancing with the staff at her MC sounds like she was enjoying her time. God bless you and your family.

abc123

Ed, I'm sorry for the loss of your SIL.

Joe C.

Ed, My condolences on the loss of your SIL. I’m glad she was able to dance though her journey.

Battlebuddy

So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful way to take the dementia journey. She sounds like a wonderful person

Ed1937

Thank you for the posts. I can't begin to tell you how much money she raised for charities. It wouldn't surprise me if it was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. She has been active in charities most of her life.

JoseyWales

Ed, I'm so sorry for your loss, and for what sounds like a huge loss to society in general. What a blessing that she was such a happy person!

toolbeltexpert

Ed I sure am thankful for those who help raise money for the charity's. I worked for a non profit for 6 years. 2 years in a row we worked a month with no paycheck.  I drove 27 miles one way everyday trusting that something would happen. We keep the trucks running to pickup food to feed the less fortunate. I learned to trust God and that he has a plan. So often we never knew where the money came from just when it seemed there was no hope. You must be very proud of your sil.

Marie58

So sorry for your loss, Ed. Your SIL sounds like a lovely person!

ImMaggieMae

Ed, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad her part of the journey was easier than most. I’m sure she had her hands full with your brother.

CaregiverHelen

My condolences, Ed. Your sister-in-law was kind and loving, like you.

Beachfan

Ed, I am sorry for your loss.  “Happy” is a good way to go through life.  To remain happy until the end is enviable.  I wish you comfort and peace going forward.

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.  Anne Frank

caberr

Sorry for your loss

Lynne D

Ed, my condolences to you in this difficult time. Thank you for sharing the rare uplifting story of someone dancing through dementia.