Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.

Living with Alzheimer's - A Caregiver's Journey

dgarella
dgarella Member Posts: 10
5 Likes First Comment
Member
in Caring For a Spouse or Partner
My wife was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's eight years ago when she was just 60 years old. I have been her primary caregiver every day since then until her death last month. As a means to help me cope with this terrible disease I wrote a detailed journal of my experience over that entire time. The writing is in two volumes: "Living with Alzheimer's - The Early Years" and "Living with Alzheimer's - The Later Years." It was a difficult journey. It is not a pretty story. I have shared this with only very few of my close family and friends. I wrote this mostly for myself, but the few who have read it have encouraged me to share it with the possibility that it may provide some useful information to others who are coping with the full time care of their spouse. I was hoping to simply post these stories here, but that does not appear possible. If anyone is interested in reading my journey, please contact me. Alzheimer's is truly a terrible disease. I wish you all well.
Tagged:

Comments

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
Read more

Community Guidelines


Click here to review the ALZConnected Community Guidelines

Categories