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100 days and news

Jazzma
Jazzma Member Posts: 190
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After the discussion yesterday about having my DH home for 100 days, today's news is…not ironic, but maybe serendipitous? The hospice nurse visited today and says DH has one to two weeks left based on all the new behavior. I am all over the board. I'm horribly sad, stunned at the end being so near, grateful that he does not have to continue living like this (nor do I). The relief, joy, desolation and deep grief are all combined.

We have set up a hospital bed in the living room looking out at water and mountains. I will sleep on the sofa next to him.

I am so grateful to have had this time with him at home.

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  • annie51
    annie51 Member Posts: 303
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    My heart goes out to you. I’m happy for you that you had that time with him. It will give you some peace while dealing with the all the other mixed emotions. Hugs to you!

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 1,686
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    🙏💜

  • Jgirl57
    Jgirl57 Member Posts: 646
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    (((Hugs))) as you go through all these different emotions and start the end of this journey.

  • midge333
    midge333 Member Posts: 522
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    It is awesome that you had this time together and that he can be at home with you when he dies.

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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