My mom passed away last week at 87. End stage Alzheimer’s. The end was horrible. Got down to weighing nothing. I was with her and held her hand at the end even though I don’t even know if she was aware. It’s inhuman to let someone pass away like that. Something needs to be done. I just hope the image of her the last couple of days won’t stay with me forever. She’s at peace now. I also want to thank this forum for all their help and advice over the past several years.
I'm sure you did a great job caring for your mom, and she knew it even with her Alzheimer's, so rest in that knowledge,
And please now take good care of yourself and give yourself time and permission to grieve.
God bless you.
I am sorry you had to suffer along with your mother. Wishing healing and peace.
Sending you a hug and a prayer for peace as you go through the grief process.
Just this week I received an article emailed to me from a new to caregiving acquaintance regarding a new med that may slow down the decline. Such a thing seems cruel for the sufferer and the caregiver. As if I'd like to prolong the playing-in-a-used toilet stage.
After a while of rest and collecting yourself, please consider contributing from time to time what you've learned.
My grandma passed in the same circumstances. I sang Amazing Grace to her as drifted out. I truly believe they know you’re there as they go.