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Lost my mom

My mom died a month ago. She was being cared for by hospice at her MC community. She died peacefully and painlessly, which is the best I could have hoped for. The last 6 years of my mom being diagnosed with Alzheimers/dementia have been the hardest years of my life. I am grateful for the support and advice I received through this forum. It is hard to know what to do, what to expect, and to be confident that the decisions you've made for your LO are the right ones. I wish all the best for all of you family members and caregivers that are still going through this.

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  • Mint
    Mint Member Posts: 2,752
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    Very sorry about the loss of your mom.
  • harshedbuzz
    harshedbuzz Member Posts: 4,485
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    I am sorry for the loss of your dear mother.
  • mommyandme (m&m)
    mommyandme (m&m) Member Posts: 1,468
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    Thank you for sharing with us. My heart goes out to you and all of us.  So sorry you lost your mom, I hope for comfort and peace for you and yours.
  • May flowers
    May flowers Member Posts: 758
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    I am sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time.
  • Joydean
    Joydean Member Posts: 1,500
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    I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Prayers for you and your family. Know your mom is no longer suffering.
  • ​fesk
    ​fesk Member Posts: 479
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    I am very sorry for your loss.
  • ninalu
    ninalu Member Posts: 132
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    I am so sorry for your loss, ADH77.
  • toolbeltexpert
    toolbeltexpert Member Posts: 1,583
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    I am sorry for your loss ADH77. I'll be praying for you.
  • Love&Light
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    ADH77 I am very sorry for your loss and I am thinking warm healing thoughts for you. Hospice was a godsend for us, we couldn't have done this without their kind guidance and support and I am hopeful this was your experience as well.

    What a long journey it has been for you both, know in your heart you did right by her.

  • abc123
    abc123 Member Posts: 1,171
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    Dear ADH, I hope you are okay and feeling better in the time since your mom's death. I'm sorry for your loss. Your mother would be so proud of you for everything. I wish you peace.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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