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Stage 7 +++?

My DW, after years of going through the stages has entered the last weeks. Has been in home hospice care for 2 months. There was a fall about 10 days ago. Has been bed ridden since then. Just water and orange juice. Very few words and atrophy of the limbs.

Just another new grieving phase.

Thank goodness for daily nurse visits.

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  • RetiredTeacher
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    Sending hugs and prayers for you and your wife as you walk this final journey. May her passing be gentle and may God give you strength to deal with stage 8. Hold close the precious memories of the good times you shared.

  • Chance Rider
    Chance Rider Member Posts: 277
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    I’m sorry you’ve reached this stage and hope for a peaceful end to her pain and suffering. My thoughts are with you as you near the beginning of your next chapter.

  • Sunfish47
    Sunfish47 Member Posts: 54
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    You are truly a hero. May God give you the strength you need to get thru this.

  • wose
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    I’m so sorry for you and your DW. It certainly has to be a whirlwind of emotions for you. Caring for her thru all these difficult stages speaks volume of you and your commitment. Wishing you strength and comfort. Thoughts and hugs.

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 3,237
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    My thoughts and prayers are with you both. May your wife have a peaceful passing. Praying for your strength in the coming days. 🙏💜

  • jgreen
    jgreen Member Posts: 323
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    Peace be with you and your dear wife

  • Dan520
    Dan520 Member Posts: 6
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    🙏🙏

  • Karen711
    Karen711 Member Posts: 251
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    Tetonman- wishing you strength in the coming days and a peaceful passing for your Dear Wife!

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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