Ron, Thank you for sharing your love for your dad. I hope your writings brought you solace in the wonderful memories shared. I am left with a personal question that you can ignore if you prefer - Who will now take care of your mom?
Fortunately, my sister has taken her in and will care for her. Since she is home full-time, she can be fully present for her, although I know it's hard when Mom doesn't recognize her as her daughter or becomes disoriented and wants to go "home." My grandmother, Mom's mother, also suffered from dementia and was immobile, and Mom and Dad cared for her in their home for over 10 years. It was very difficult for them.
Ron, Thank you for sharing your love for your dad. I hope your writings brought you solace in the wonderful memories shared. I am left with a personal question that you can ignore if you prefer - Who will now take care of your mom?
Fortunately, my sister has taken her in and will care for her. Since she is home full-time, she can be fully present for her, although I know it's hard when Mom doesn't recognize her as her daughter or becomes disoriented and wants to go "home." My grandmother, Mom's mother, also suffered from dementia and was immobile, and Mom and Dad cared for her in their home for over 10 years. It was very difficult for them.