Dementia

Jean 84

Dementia... a word I have come to loathe. It has been horrible to watch my talented, brilliant husband experience the horrors of this horrendous disease. Being aware of what Alzheimer's or likely Lewy Bodies stole on a daily basis was so difficult and sad to observe. Medically the support we received was to treat the depression (yes, he was depressed), sleep management and more mood elevators. Research for treating this monster of a disease must be a primary focus and cannot come soon enough. This disease effects everyone in the family and the community. My DH is now at peace.

LJCHR

Jean 84 - you are so correct in loathing dementia. I am so sorry for your loss, but your DH is now at peace. We are deep into this dreaded disease and I feel this may be the year of events for my DH. He has digressed significantly in the last few months. The sadness of this disease is when you realize they are never going to be better - no cure. And you are also correct to say research must be primary focus...

May you find strength and peace through this most difficult time.

midge333

I am sorry for your loss.

SDianeL

so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband in August. I too pray that research will find the cause and prevent this terrible heartbreaking disease. Sending hugs. 💜

CindyBum

I’m so sorry, Jean. Dementia is so cruel.

May he rest in peace.

Jgirl57

Peace…….

Goodlife2025

Thoughts of peace and love enveloping you and yours;

Mint

Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time

Bailey's Mom

May you find peace and happiness…so sorry.

Buggytoo

Sending prayers for peace and comfort as you grief the loss of your beloved husband.

Marla13

So sorry for your loss.

fmb

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my DH two weeks ago to CHF, but a stroke and ALZ had already robbed him of his strong body and intelligent mind. Dementia is indeed a cruel disease.

annie51

Sending prayers and condolences on your loss. We can only hope that progress will be made soon on this horrible disease. May you find peace.

Anna2022

I am so very sorry for this loss. May you find your own peace and some comfort in the coming days.

Russinator

I am sorry for your loss.

CampCarol

My sincere condolences on the loss of your DH. Sending thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time as you transition into Stage 8.

Vitruvius

Peace and strength in the days ahead. It saddens me greatly to read of the loss of your DH.

White Crane

I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear husband.

Firefly4777

Oh sweet Jean84… What a wonderful, faithful spouse you have been. I am SO sorry for your loss. I just joined this group today, to get advice and just to have support in caring for my 80 y/o Mom who has Alz.
My Dad is 82 and he cares for my Mom 24/7. We help each day, but he does the majority of it all and prefers that it be that way. I believe I may have read a previous post of yours earlier today, discussing some of the difficulties of being the caregiver and seeing how this horrible disease takes the ones we love and changes everything.
My heart really went out to you because in certain ways, I feel your pain. It also helped me understand a bit more of my how my Dad may feel.
Now though, I see that your DH is at peace and I just want to say first of all, how terribly sorry I am for your heartache.
I can't imagine the range of emotions you must be feeling.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I also just want to say something that I believe is worth saying..and that is, THANK YOU.
Thank you for taking such good care of your husband.
Thank you for your patience, your compassion, your love and your dedication.
Thank you for the many sleepless nights, the tears, the laughs, the support and the compassionate understanding,
Thank you for the SELFLESSS, faithful care you so willingly gave.
May God richly bless you and give you strength, love and peace during this difficult time.
I have no doubt your husband must have been a truly wonderful man, with a WONDERFUL spouse.
God bless you.
((((HUGS)))))))

BPS

May God bring you peace and help you find happiness in life.

Biggles

Jean84, Jean is a special name to me, my darling mother-in-law’s name, I married her only child, she and I became very special friends to each other, in the end she had dementia and now after 54 years of marriage so does her son my wonderful DH. It’s all so sad and I am so sorry for your loss my heart breaks every day. My thoughts are with you.